Governors
| Name | Type of Governor | Term of Office | |
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| Mr Paul Higgins | Head Teacher | ||
| Ian Courtney |
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September 2024 – July 2028 | |
| Marion McCarthy | Staff Governor, Elected by Staff | 1st Sept 2024 - 31st Aug 2026 | |
| Marion Hastings | Foundation Governor, Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service | 17th Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2029 | |
| Anna Maksym | Foundation Governor, Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service | 12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2029 | |
| Louise Butler | Parent Governor, Elected by Parents | 20th Jan 2023 - 19th Jan 2027 | |
| Joyce Kamugisha | Foundation Governor, Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service | 23rd Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2027 | |
| Fr Zbigniew Zieba | Foundation Governor, Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service | 20th Dec 2024- 19 Dec 2028 | |
| Aurnia McCarthy | Deputy Headteacher/ Observer | ||
| Alison Williams | Governance Clerk |
Meet the Governors
Coming soon
Governors
School governors work with the Headteacher to make sure the school provides a high-quality education and runs effectively.
They focus on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day management. Their key responsibilities include:
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Setting the school’s vision, aims and policies
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Holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress and staff performance
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Deciding how the school’s budget is spent and ensuring money is used wisely
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Appointing and dismissing staff, and hearing appeals or grievances
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Forming policies on the curriculum and collective worship
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Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
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Ensuring buildings and resources are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose
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Admissions and appeal processes
The governing board meets 5 times per year.
Previous Governor Information
The following Governors have left in the previous 12 months:
Ann Tomline 6.6.25-30.11.25
I have a concern. Who do I speak to? What process do I follow?
Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with the Headteacher.
I would like to become a Governor; what should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
To contact the Vice-Chair of Governors, please email: icourtney@stjohnfisher.co.uk or
Telephone: 01865 779676
Or by email: office@stjohnfisher.co.uk
Or write to Ian Courtney, c/o St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6LD.
Contact the Governors
Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email in the first instance - Click here to email
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
We believe each person is uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.
PFMAC Organisational Structure
The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.
