At Furrowfield School, our Governing Body is a highly skilled, diverse and committed team of professionals who bring a broad range of experience, knowledge and expertise from education, business, public service and the wider community. Led by our Chair of Governors, Mr R. Marshall, governors play a vital role in the strategic leadership of the school, ensuring that every decision is focused on improving outcomes, life chances and opportunities for our students.
In line with expectations of effective governance, Governors provide both robust challenge and strong support to school leaders, holding the school to account for educational standards, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, personal development and the quality of education. Governors are regularly in school, meeting with staff and students, visiting lessons, monitoring key priorities and gaining first-hand insight into school life. Their commitment, professional curiosity and dedication to continuous improvement ensure that Furrowfield School remains ambitious, inclusive and focused on delivering the very best provision for every student. Through their active involvement and strategic oversight, our Governors help ensure that our ethos of Together We Succeed is realised in practice and that all students are supported to achieve their full potential.
Information about the Governing Body can be found in the documents below.
2025 - 2026
2024 - 2025
Furrowfield School recognises the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and the value that a range of backgrounds, skills and experiences brings to effective governance. In line with Department for Education guidance, the Governing Board has considered the collection of diversity information.