The school’s governing body operates a fully delegated budget under the local education authority’s scheme for the local management of schools. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of the national curriculum and for improving and maintaining the quality of teaching and learning in the school.

Governors of English Martyrs School are:

Chair of Governors:
Mrs Bernie Coxon
Foundation Governors:
Derek Campbell      
Brian Dempster
Robert Stam
Alan Watt
Foundation Parent Governors:
Yvonne May
Paul Rogers
Parent Governor:
Gary Brookes            
Teacher Governor:
Anthony Houghton
Headteacher:
Pat O’Brien
Non-teaching Governor:
Norma Neary            
L.E.A. Governors:
Tony Hughes

The governing body meets at least once a term to consider the headteacher’s report, finance, local and national issues, and any other matters relating to the running of the school.

Governors committees

Finance
Staffing
Curriculum
Admissions
Premises
Discipline (pupils)