Key Information

Governors

The local governors within St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are part of a team that is committed to promoting the vision and values of the Trust and the Diocese. We believe that the child must always be at the heart of our work and that our Christian ethos is instrumental in delivery of the best possible educational offer and outcomes.

The St Benet’s Trust Board holds ultimate accountability and delegates some responsibilities to the Committees of the Trust Board, including the Local Governance Committee (LGC) of each academy, and roles within the School and Trust Central Team via a document called a Scheme of Delegation.

Local governors work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders and fulfil their responsibilities through termly meetings and monitoring activities. The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school whereas the role of the Local Governance Committee is strategic. 

The Scheme of Delegation can be found here along with the Trust governance information: https://stbenets.org/about-us/trust-structure-and-governance/ 

The Trust financial information can be found on the Trust website here: https://www.stbenets.org/about-us/financial-information-reports/

Our Local Governance Committee

Harleston Sancroft Academy  Local Governance Committee Current Academic Year ( 2025-2026)

NameAppointment TypeDeclared interestsDate AppointedTerm of office start dateTerm of office end date(include governor resignation date if governor has resigned)
Sally BatleyParent GovernorNothing to Declare4 Jan 20254 Jan 20254 Jan 2025 to 3 Jan 2029
Heather BrandAppointed GovernorGillingham and Ditchingham Primary connections2 Oct 20242 Oct 20242 Oct 2024 to 1 Oct 2028
Andrew CurtisAppointed GovernorCharity Director – Help for Forgotten Allies1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Alex HowardParent GovernorNothing to declare28 Nov 202428 Nov 202428 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2028
Christopher HuttonAppointed GovernorGovernor role at Alburgh with Denton school1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Peter JarvisStaff GovernorNothing to Declare14 Oct 202214 Oct 202214 Oct 2022 to 13 Oct 2026
Zoe MoyseAppointed GovernorParent of child attending HSA, Adult child working at HSAPTA Committee Member1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Mark RainesAppointed GovernorNothing to Declare1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Rob SheringtonAppointed GovernorNothing to Declare3 Nov 20253 Nov 20253 Nov 2025 to 2 Nov 2029
Ellen WatsonAppointed GovernorChild in attendance at HSA12 Oct 202212 Oct 202212 Oct 2022 to 11 Oct 2026
Fiona WilsonAppointed GovernorGirl Guide leader in Harleston1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026

Harleston Sancroft Academy  Local Governance Committee Previous Academic Year (2024-2025)

NameAppointment Type Declared interestsDate AppointedTerm of office start dateTerm of office end date
Heather BrandAppointed GovernorGillingham and Ditchingham Primary connections2 Oct 20242 Oct 20242 Oct 2024 to 1 Oct 2028
Andrew CurtisAppointed GovernorCharity Director – Help for Forgotten Allies1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Suzy Forth Appointed GovernorNothing to declare1 Sep 202231 August 20261 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2026
Alex HowardParent GovernorGovernor role at Alburgh with Denton school28 Nov 202428 Nov 202428 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2028
Christopher HuttonAppointed GovernorNothing to Declare1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Peter JarvisStaff GovernorNothing to Declare14 Oct 202214 Oct 202214 Oct 2022 to 13 Oct 2026
Zoe MoyseAppointed GovernorParent of child attending HSA, Adult child working at HSAPTA Committee Member1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Mark RainesAppointed GovernorNothing to Declare1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026
Ellen WatsonAppointed GovernorChild in attendance at HSA12 Oct 202212 Oct 202212 Oct 2022 to 11 Oct 2026
Fiona WilsonAppointed GovernorGirl Guide leader in Harleston1 Sep 20221 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2026

Governor Attendance Previous Academic Year 2024-2025


If you are interested in joining our team dedicated to supporting and improving the experience of our school community members, please read the attached recruitment pack or contact us for further information.

The Trust is committed to engagement with local school communities and ensures each academy has a Local Governance Committee (LGC) working to a Scheme of Delegation

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The Harleston Sancroft Academy has evolved to where it is now with dignity, strength and kindness.

Current parent of Y10 student

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I feel valued as a member of staff. I like the fact the school has a clear vision, a vision that I feel a part of.

Current member of teaching staff

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Every single person who works at the school contributes to who I am. It truly is a special place where we are all one big family.

Current Y11 student

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