Governors
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Name and Term of Office
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Position |
Roles (Link Governors) |
Committees |
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Fr. Craig Davies |
Chair of Governors Foundation Governor |
Religious Education Headteacher Appraisal Safeguarding |
Educational Standards |
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Mrs Princess Akin-Olugbade |
Parent Governor Appointed by Parent Election |
Creative Curriculum |
Finance, Resources & Estates Educational Standards |
| Vacancy |
Foundation Governor |
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| Mrs Orsolya Farmer 13/10/25 - 12/10/29 |
Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service |
Maths |
Educational Standards Admissions |
| Mrs Sarah Horton 5/10/23 - 1/10/27 |
Staff Governor Appointed by Staff Election |
Educational Standards | |
| Vacancy | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service |
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Mrs Teresa Mansfield 25/02/26 – 24/02/29 |
Foundation Governor |
Finance, Resources & Estates | |
| Mrs Katherine Riley 17/11/25 - 16/11/29 |
Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service |
SEND |
Admissions Educational Standards |
| Mr Jon Thornton 13/5/25 - 12/5/29 |
Parent Governor Appointed by Parent Election |
Sports Premium Health & Safety |
Admissions Finance, Resources & Estates |
| Mr Daniel O’Connor | Headteacher | All Committees | |
| Mrs Lacey Hall | Clerk of Governors |
Committees
Admissions Authority Terms of Reference - click here
Local Governing Body
Meet the Governors
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Fr. Craig Davies - Chair of Governors |
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Mrs Princess Akin-Olugbade
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Mrs Orsolya Farmer I have been a St Mary’s parent for 10 years. My older daughter went on to BGN after leaving St Mary’s, and my younger daughter is still a pupil here. My husband is also an active member of the school PTFA. After many years as part of the school community, I decided to become a governor at the beginning of this year. I wanted to learn more about how the school works and help make St Mary’s even better. You’ll find me on the school run most days, so please feel free to stop me for a chat or if you have a question. |
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| Mrs Sarah Horton |
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| Mrs Teresa Mansfield |
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Mrs Katherine Riley
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| Mr Jon Thornton |
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Previous Governors
The following Governors have resigned in the last 12 months:
Elspeth Morgan, Associate Member 08/03/19 - 31/12/25
Eleanora Correia, Foundation Governor 22/12/23 - 03/12/25
Sean Taylor, Foundation Governor 23/02/15 - 20/10/25
Les Cleeve, Foundation Governor 17/01/25 - 11/05/26
Tamsin Macdonald Johnston 20/11/25 - 09/10/26
PFMAC Organisation 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.
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. The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales. The company number is 9113542 and the registered address is Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.
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.
Scheme of Delegation
I would like to be a Governor; what should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
Please contact the school - office.3824@st-marys-bicester.oxon.sch.uk
Contact the Governors
Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email Chair of Governors in the first instance.
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.
