Outwood Academy Ripon is a proud member of the Outwood Family, therefore ultimate responsibility for our academy rests with the Outwood Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees. However, some of the work of the board is delegated to the Academy Council, who are the Governors of the Academy.
Our Academy Council is a sub-committee of the Outwood Board and its role is to carry the Outwood vision, values, policies and priorities forward while providing internal assurance and, in addition, to develop and strengthen the academy's links with the local community.
The Academy Council is made up of governors who are expected to question, challenge and support the school's leadership. Some Governors are appointed by the Trust and others are elected by parents or carers of children who attend Outwood Academy Ripon
| Name/Role | Date of Appointment | Term of Office Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Annette Beckwith Chair of Local Governing Body Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2023-09-01 | 2027-08-31 |
| Ms Barbara Brodigan Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2024-11-18 | 2028-11-17 |
| Mr James Denton Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2021-09-01 | 2025-08-31 |
| Mrs Lesley Denton Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2023-09-01 | 2027-08-31 |
| Mrs Rachel Donohue Local Governor Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 2024-01-01 | |
| Miss Kate Dovaston Local Governor Elected by school staff | 2024-09-16 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mrs Sharon Gudgeon Local Governor Elected by parents | 2023-09-01 | 2027-08-31 |
| Mrs Gemma Harrison Local Governor Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | 2023-11-28 | 2025-11-27 |
| Miss Heather Kennedy Local Governor Elected by school staff | 2024-09-16 | 2026-09-15 |
| Ms Francesca Medley Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2024-11-18 | 2028-11-17 |
| Mrs Helen Smith Local Governor Elected by parents | 2023-01-20 | 2025-01-19 |
| Mr Mick Stanley Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2024-09-28 | 2028-09-27 |
| Mrs Alma Williams Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 2023-09-01 | 2027-08-31 |
To contact the Chair of Governors, please email a.beckwith@ripon.outwood.com
The Outwood Board and our Academy Council, and their members, will at all times uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, known as the Nolan Principles. More details of these can be found here.
Each of the above bodies have detailed Terms of Reference which set out their roles and responsibilities and functions. the authority of each group is controlled by the Board via the Scheme of Delegation. You can find out more about this, and about the Outwood Family Board of Trustees here.