Governing Body

Meet our Governors 

Chair

Mr A Buxton  

LA Appointed Governor

I have over 30 years experience working in primary schools with high levels of deprivation, both in Doncaster and the North East of England, including four years as a teacher in a Junior School. I have had almost 20 years of successful experience as a head teacher in two schools in Doncaster, with the most recent school being graded outstanding by OFSTED. OFSTED described me as an ‘inspirational’ leader, and described the school as ‘a first class example of its kind’.

I have also been a Trustee at a Multi-Academy Trust for over two years, and a Vice-Chair of Governors at a Local Governing Body of a through Primary Academy. These are roles I thoroughly enjoy. 

Having been a free school meals child myself, I am very passionate about outcomes for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Pupils, and raising aspirations for all pupils. I believe in supporting them to aspire to succeed and working towards their goals. In this I feel the values and approach at Copley Junior School are in synch with my beliefs and I am totally committed to supporting its future development. I am also passionate about developing school staff at all levels, and the leaders of the future. 

Away from education I am a passionate cricket fan, and love to travel, as well as being a voracious reader.

Vice Chair 

Mrs J Reid

Ex-Officio/Acting Head of School

Miss P Havercroft

Parent Governors 

Mrs F England 

Mr S Howe 

Co-opted Governors 

Mr G Rimmington 

Mrs J Elliott 

Vacancy 

Staff Governor 

Miss H Carrington 

Associate Governor 

Mrs L Roebuck 

Mrs S Cairns (Executive Headteacher)

Introduction from the Governing Body

The Governing Body at Copley Junior School is a democratic group of people, including parents, members of staff and members of the local community, who work as a team for the benefit of the school.  They are fully involved in the life of the school and meet regularly to support and challenge the school to provide the best outcomes and opportunities for the children at Copley.

The Governing Body has many responsibilities including:

• Making sure that the school has the capacity to improve and raise standards of learning and teaching;
• Making sure that the school continually maintains high standards of safeguarding and behaviour;
• Making sure that the school sets a strong budget and that spending is linked directly to school improvements;
• Approving and monitoring the school’s budget and spending throughout the year;
• Keeping abreast of new educational initiatives so that they are able to support and challenge school leaders.

As governors we look to keep lines of communication open with the school and its community.  Should you wish to contact me please do so via the school office.

Mr A. Buxton, Chair of the Governing Body