Meet the Local Governing Committee
Governors usually serve for a four-year term of office. They can resign during that period and they can apply to be re-appointed for a second term at the end of it. All governors undergo safeguarding checks before their appointment is confirmed, and if they serve a second term, there is a second round of safeguarding checks.
| Helen Knight is a Foundation Governor, appointed on 3 July 2023 and is our Chair of Governors. She is a retired secondary Headteacher and has a wealth of expertise to offer. Mrs Knight's experience comes as a former secondary school Headteacher and is a member of the Resources Committee. She is currently serving as a Governor at another school outside of Gloucestershire. |  |
 | Mary McGinty was appointed by the Bishop as a member of the Rosary Local Governing Committee in Jan 2024. She is the Safeguarding Link Governor. Ms McGinty has no pecuniary interest in the school; she is not employed by the school in any capacity and she does not serve as a governor elsewhere. |
Kathryn Southworth is a Foundation Governor, appointed on 16 February 2023. She sits on the Resources Committee. She is the SEND Link Governor. Ms Southworth is not employed by the school, and does not serve as a Governor at another school. She has no pecuniary interest. Her husband is a director of the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust. |  |
 | Jane Andrews is a Foundation Governor. She moved to Cheltenham over 40 years ago and has been an active member of St Gregory's parish ever since. She is married to Deacon John and they have four children and three grandchildren. She graduated with a Masters in People and Development in 2019, since then has been developing her pastoral skills, taking part in the Clifton Pastoral Ministry skills programme, having achieved the Loyola Certificate in Pastoral Ministry in August 2024. She is now working towards the Certificate in Catechesis. Mrs Andrews leads the First Holy Communion and Baptism programmes in St Gregory's and also help with the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) group in the parish. She is a Eucharistic Minister and particularly enjoys taking the Blessed Sacrament to the housebound. She is also a youth leader, trainer and first aider for St John Ambulance - so typically will be found in the First Aid post at Cheltenham Town games. |
| Naina Gohil was nominated and elected as a Parent Governor on 19th June 2025. She has two daughters currently at the school, and two older daughters who attended from Reception through to Year 6 and on to Secondary school. Ms Gohil is not employed by the school and has no pecuniary interests. She does not serve as a Governor elsewhere. |  |
 | Jenefer Knighton is Headteacher of the Rosary School and attends all meetings. All staff at the school undergo rigorous safeguarding checks before appointment and while in post. Mrs Knighton is employed by the school. Her work is appraised annually by a small group of governors. As Headteacher, she is responsible for the running of the school. Mrs Knighton is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children. |
| Victor Ugbede was self-nominated and was elected as a Parent Governor on 10 March 2023. He has 2 children who are pupils here. Mr Ugbede is not employed by the school and has no pecuniary interest. He does not serve as a Governor elsewhere. Mr Ugbede originally has a background in education in Nigeria. |  |
 | Maeve Maxwell served for many years as a Governor at the Rosary School. Mrs Maxwell has been invited to serve as a Committee Member by the Governing Board and with Diocesan approval. She is a valued member of the Resources Committee, who attends meetings without voting rights, to lend her expertise and wisdom to discussions. She is not an employee of the school and has no pecuniary interests. |
 | Ross Barnes is the elected staff representative. He has been a teacher at The Rosary for three years, teaching Year 4 and Year 5. During his time at The Rosary, he has taken on the role of Science Lead, overseeing the subject across the school and ensuring a high quality science curriculum. Before joining The Rosary, Ross worked at Atlas Sport, an experience that has influenced the school's approach to PE, as The Rosary now uses the Atlas Sport scheme to enhance physical education. Passionate about all things sport, especially rugby, Ross is dedicated to making PE engaging and enjoyable for all children, fostering a love for physical activity and promoting participation across the school. |
Mrs A Robinson is our Clerk to the Governing Committee.