The Governing Body

Introduction

Many thanks for your interest in the governing body at Bridgetown Primary School. 

Having been appointed to the role of Chair of Governors in July 2022, I am proud to lead the work of the governing body at the school. As governors, we work hard to ensure that Bridgetown Primary School provides the very best for all its pupils in a safe, supportive and engaging setting. We ensure that our respective roles reflect our skills and experience when we undertake strategic monitoring and evaluation at the school. We are also provided with regular training opportunities through Warwickshire Governor Services to ensure we remain informed of the current legislation and practices affecting schools, allowing us to fully realise our responsibilities in the most effective manner. 

As a governing body, our statutory role is to support Mr Szortowski, the Headteacher, in the leadership of the school. We are responsible for three core functions: 

• Developing the strategic direction of the school and challenging outcomes to assist in the improvement of the school 
• Monitoring performance and standards to ensure progress and attainment are continually improving to the highest level for all pupils 

• Providing sound financial management which can demonstrate accountability and value for money, so all pupils benefit from the best possible resources and environment in which to learn 

In addition to our full governing board meetings, we all have two sub-committees that meet regularly during the academic year. The Finance and Resources Committee and the Curriculum and Standards Committee. Further information on each of these committees can be found within the documentation in the ‘Terms of Reference’ section below.

Finally, we fully support parents, carers and members of the wider community taking an active role in the life of the school and as such welcome your feedback. Please feel free to get in touch via the contact details below to find out more about Bridgetown Primary School’s governing body.  

Kind regards 

Luke Jackson 

Chair of Governors 

Email:              chairbps@welearn365.com 

In writing:        Address to the ‘Chair of Governors’ via the school postal address/office

The Bridgetown Governing Body

Please find a list of current governors below for the academic year 2025-26. The table below indicates the maximum number of governors available for appointment, as per our Instrument of Government, which is reviewed and approved by Warwickshire Governor Services each academic year. Further information around governor roles and responsibilities will be available following the first Full Governing Board (FGB) meeting of the academic year in September 2025.

Meeting Dates

The following dates have been approved for FGB meetings in 2025/26:

Further information about the members of the governing body, their roles and responsibilities will be available within the first term of the 2025/26 academic year.

Attendance Log for 2024-2025