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Senior Leadership Team 2026/2027
| Headteacher | Mr S Dallimore |
| Deputy Headteacher | Mr M Reid |
| Business Manager | Mrs S Stone |
| Safeguarding Lead | Mrs J Coles |
| Assistant Headteacher (Careers Lead) | Mrs S Allen |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mr S Brimson |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mrs R Middlemast |
| Assistant Headteacher | Ms L Peters |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mr D Thompson |
Head of Year / Pastoral Care 2026/2027
| Head of Year Team | |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Manager | Mr M Bromham |
| Head of Year 7 | Ms C Broom |
| Head of Year 8 | Mr D Mahoney |
| Head of Year 9 | Mrs T Hooper |
| Head of Year 10 | Mrs V Ryan - Attendance Lead |
| Head of Year 11 | Mrs S Burton |
| Deputy Head of Year | Miss E Bishop |
Our Governing Body
The role of the governing body of Westfield Academy is a strategic one, its key functions are to;
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the Principal and senior leaders (a critical friend)
The governing body consists of:
- 4 elected parent governors
- 6 community governors
- 2 elected staff governors
- The Headteacher.
- 1 member elected governor
- 3 co-opted governors
Governors employ a professional clerk for their meetings.
Governors meetings consist of the following:
- 6 meetings a year of the full governing body
- 6 meetings a year of the Student Learning Sub-Committee
- 6 meetings a year of the Business Sub-Committee
- 1 meeting a year of the Pay Panel
- 1 meeting a year of the Admissions Panel
- 2 meetings a year of the Headteacher’s Appraisal Panel
- The Governors Disciplinary Panel meets if and when required
Governors can be contacted by the Clerk to the Governors (Mrs Jeffreys) at the school.
Westfield Academy Governing Body
To contact any of our Governors, please email: office@westfieldacademy.co.uk
Co-Opted Governors
- Mr A Ponter
- Mrs C Wilson
- Vacancy
Member Appointed Governor
- Vacancy
Elected Parent Governors
- Mr S Hodder
- Mrs A Offers
- Mr C Read
- Vacancy
Community Governor
- Mr S Bachrach (Chair)
- Mrs S Howes
- Mrs J Roberts (Vice Chair)
- Mrs K Lane
- Vacancy x2
Elected Staff Governor
- Mrs E Cain
- Mr M Wood
Headteacher
- Mr S Dallimore
Clerk to the Governors
- Mrs L Jeffreys (contact as above or via the school)
Register of Business Interests
Governor Roles & Responsibilities 2025-2026
Approved minutes of Full Board and Committee meetings with agenda and supporting papers available on request from the Clerk: lisa.jeffreys@westfieldacademy.co.uk