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Governors & Trustees

Grove Road Primary School is part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust which is registered at Companies House with registration number 08056991 and its registered office is at Tring School, Mortimer Hill, Tring, HP23 5JD

Ridgeway Learning Partnership

Welcome from the Chair

A very warm welcome to Grove Road Primary School, at the heart of the Tring community. Our ethos—“Growing and Achieving Together”—comes to life through the close partnership between governors, our dedicated teaching staff, parents, and trustees.

At Grove Road, we are deeply committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to discover their unique potential. We believe that education is not just about academic achievement, but about developing the curiosity, confidence, and resilience that will help our pupils flourish throughout their school years and beyond.

Learning at Grove Road extends far beyond the classroom. Through creative experiences, outdoor learning, and a rich curriculum, we aim to foster a lifelong love of discovery, independence of thought, and a sense of responsibility to one another and the wider world. Our core values—respect, self-belief, and ambition—are at the heart of everything we do, shaping not only how we learn but how we live together as a school community.

As a governing body, our role is to provide strategic direction, encouragement, and oversight, ensuring that the school continues to deliver excellence while upholding its caring and inclusive spirit. We bring a range of experiences and perspectives, but we are united by a passion for Grove Road and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working closely with the Headteacher and his talented, dedicated team, we strive to ensure that every child can be happy, confident, and empowered to achieve their very best.

We are also proud to be part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership (RLP), which brings together schools that share expertise, uphold high standards, and work collaboratively to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. This partnership strengthens our commitment to excellence and enriches the educational experience we provide for all pupils.

We invite you to learn more about your governing body and our work within the school. If you have any questions, ideas, or comments, we would be delighted to hear from you at governors@groveroad.herts.sch.uk.

Local Governing Body

Chair: Dr Peter Brimble
Vice Chair: Mr Paul Lindars
Contact Details: governors@groveroad.herts.sch.uk
The Local Governing Body consists of representatives from parents, staff and members of the local community.

Membership

Name

Category, APPOINTED or ELECTED BY

Term

Declarations
Dr Peter Brimble (Chair) CO-OPTED by GB Board 08/10/2025-07/10/2029 Confirmed 04/09/2026: Nothing to declare. 
Mr Thomas Boxall-Goynes CO-OPTED by GB Board 12/02/2026-11/02/2030

Confirmed 02/09/2026: Staff Governor at Gaddesden Row JMI

Dr Amanda Cole PARENT GOVERNOR elected by Parent Body 07/11/2023-06/11/2027 Confirmed 14/09/2026: Personal or close family relationship  - Children attend the school (years 2 and 4), I have a child on the SEN register (with EHCP)
Mr Aidan Harris CO-OPTED by GB Board 13/04/2026-12/04/2030 Confirmed 14/09/2026: Nothing to declare. 
Mrs Sarah Kirton CO-OPTED by GB Board 17/09/2026-16/09/2030

Confirmed 02/10/2026  I am Deputy Headteacher at St Teresa's Catholic Primary and am on the Governing board.

Beebug provides IT support at the place where I work as well as at Grove Road Primary

Mr Paul Lindars CO-OPTED by GB Board 11/09/2023-10/09/2027

Confirmed 14/09/2026: Employed at Dundale School, 18.75hrs per week. 01/04/23 to present. Spouse is a member of support staff at Grove Road Primary School and a School Family Worker for Tring Local Partnership Family Services. 

Miss Alice Ludlow STAFF GOVERNOR elected by Staff 11/05/2026-12/05/2030 Confirmed 17/09/2026: Nothing to declare. 
Mrs Mandy Lyons (SBM)  CO-OPTED by GB Board 16/09/2024-15/09/2028 Confirmed 04/09/2026: Son is a member of site staff at Grove Road Primary School.
Mrs Katie Mc Nicholl CO-OPTED by GB Board 17/09/2026-16/09/2030

Confirmed 01/10/2026: Employed as Deputy Headteacher at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep. No direct financial interest in matters relating to this governing board.

Mrs Laura Quartermain PARENT GOVERNOR elected by Parent Body 09/12/2025-08/12/2029 Confirmed 01/09/2026: Nothing to declare.
Mr Jon Flynn (HT) Headteacher Ex-officio 01/09/2025- Confirmed 03/09/2026: Nothing to declare. 
   
Leavers in the last 12 months (as at 17/09/2026)  
Mrs Sharon Ball            CO-OPTED     07/11/23-26/09/2025
Mr Philip Corr               PARENT GOVERNOR   02/11/21-08/10/2025
Mr Julian Cacchioli      CO-OPTED    08/10/2025-29/12/2025
Mr Amal Hirani             CO-OPTED  02/10/2023-12/04/2026

Formal Complaints 2025/2026

Number of Stage 1 formal complaints in the last 12 months: 0

Number of Stage 2 formal complaints in the last 12 months: 0

 

Meeting Dates 2026/2027

Wed 16 Sep 2026

Wed 7 Oct 2026

Thu 4 Feb 2027

Wed 24 Mar 2027

Tue 27 Apr 2027

Wed 16 Jun 2027

 

Attendance 2025/2026

Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent, ? = Attendance Not Marked, Blank = Not Required

 

Governor Governor Type 17 Sep 2025 08 Oct 2025 12 Feb 2026 13 Apr 2026 17 Jun 2026
Sharon Ball   Y        
Tom Boxall-Goynes Co-opted governor       Y Y
Dr Peter Brimble Co-opted governor Y Y Y Y Y
Mrs Sophie Burrows Observer     Y Y Y
Julian Cacchioli   Y Y      
Amanda Cole Parent governor Y Y N Y Y
Phillip Corr   Y Y      
Mr Julian Crane Observer       Y  
Jon Flynn Headteacher Y Y Y Y Y
Aidan Harris Co-opted governor         Y
Mr Amal Hirani   N Y NS    
Mr Paul Lindars Co-opted governor Y N Y Y Y
Alice Ludlow Staff governor Y Y Y Y Y
Mrs Mandy Lyons Co-opted governor Y Y Y Y Y
Mrs Tracey Middleton Clerk Y Y Y Y Y
Laura Quartermain Parent governor     Y Y Y
Miss Katie Reeve Observer ? Y Y Y Y
Lorraine Slade Other       Y