Local Governing Body

St Birinus School is an academy school in part of the wider multi academy trust (MAT), Ridgeway Education Trust (RET).

RET is run by a Board of Directors which has ultimate responsibility for running each academy within its structure and for setting the vision for schools within the MAT. You can find out more about Governance at RET by clicking this link. Each school retains its own Local Governing Body (LGB) made up of Governors who work together with the Headteacher and Senior Leaders to ensure that the school provides the best possible outcomes for all our students.

The LGB meets as a whole five times a year and in addition conducts some business through the following specialist committees, which meet regularly through the year: the Sixth Form (Chair: Conor Byrne) and the Health and Safety Commitee. In particular the LGB is responsibile for monitoring the Four S' (SEND, Safeguarding, Standards and Stakeholders).

The Chair and Vice Chairs may be contacted directly on: governors@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk or by contacting the RET Governance Officer, Mrs R Harper: rharper@ridgewayeducation.com 

The Governing Body expects the school to be a safe and enjoyable place for teaching and learning and has high expectations of its staff and students. It is proud of the achievements of its students whether academic, vocational or in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including within Didcot Sixth Form, which we run in partnership with Didcot Girls' School. We are also a proud member of the wider Didcot community.We were pleased that OFSTED evaluated the school as Good at its latest inspection in 2020 and that the report commented 

"St Birinus School is a vibrant and inspiring place for pupils to learn. Pupils are very proud of their school. They feel it is a friendly and welcoming place where they really feel valued."

However, we always strive to do better, to deliver the best possible education for our young people so that they can each achieve their full potential and make the most of the opportunities and face up to the challenges before them.

Conor Byrne, Chair of the Local Governing Body

 

SBS Local Governing Body

Name

Appointment type

Term of office

LGB/Committees

Special roles

Dr Julie Andrews Trust-appointed 26/09/23 - 25/09/27 LGB Careers

Mr Conor Byrne

Trust-appointed

11/10/22 - 10/10/26

LGB; Sixth Form Committee

LGB Chair; Health & Safety

Ms Samantha Drew Parent Governor 28/09/23 - 27/09/27 LGB Pupil Premium, co-Vice Chair
Mr Les Hopper Parent Governor 28/09/23 - 27/09/27 LGB; Sixth Form Committee Curriculum

Mr William Manning

Ex-officio - Headteacher

From 01/09/19

LGB; Sixth Form Committee

 
Mr Gary Mcintyre Parent Governor 28/09/23 - 27/09/27 LGB; Sixth Form Committee GDPR, SEND, co-Vice Chair
Mr Mitt Nathwani Trust-appointed 09/12/21 - 08/12/25 LGB Safeguarding, Attendance

Mrs Sally Scott

Trust-appointed

 

LGB

 

Historic records - governors who have left within the last year

Name

Appointment type

Appointment dates

Mr Jon Driscoll Trust- appointed 18/07/22 - 31/08/2024
Mr Alexander Shepherd Trust-appointed 24/06/21 - 17/10/2024
Mr Graham Ballantyne Trust- appointed 05/12/23 – 24/06/2025
Mr Andrew Forgan Trust-appointed 07/03/23 - 24/06/2025
Miss Hannah Rabey Staff 11/10/22 - 05/06/2025

Governing Board Diversity Information

Currently there is insufficient data volunteered to produce a report on diversity information of our governing board. Should enough information become available, then we will publish a report.

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
SBS Governors Register of Business and P... 11th Feb 2025 Download
SBS Governor Attendance 2022 23 26th Sep 2023 Download
SBS Governor Attendance 2023 24 09th Jul 2024 Download

House System

St Birinus has a vibrant House system which ensures that staff and students work together to create a positive school community where everyone is included.
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