Governance
Welcome from the Chair
As the Chair of Trustees, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Kingstone Academy Trust's website. Our schools are part of a vibrant and inclusive community in which we are proud of our commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each pupil receives a well-rounded education, preparing them for a successful future.
We value the importance of collaboration and community involvement in enhancing the educational journey. Our partnerships with parents, local organisations, and other schools are integral to achieving our shared goals and maintaining a high standard of education.
Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore and discover more about the exciting opportunities and programs we offer. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our trust, please do not hesitate to contact us.
James Wright
Chair of Trustees
Members
Members are appointed to make sure that the Trust is fulfilling its aims, following its vision and abiding by the law.
Our Members are:
| Name | Appointing Authority | Term From |
| Steve Thomas | Kingstone Academy Trust | 14.12.20 |
| Peter Metcalfe | Kingstone Academy Trust | 16.12.21 |
| Alison Taylor | Kingstone Academy Trust | 16.12.21 |
| James Hanks | Kingstone Academy Trust |
Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight of the school and for determining the policies which govern the management of the school.
The Board of Trustees is made up of parents, teaching and non-teaching staff and members of the community with specific expertise to bring to the board.
Trustees sit on one of two committees which have an overview of the work of both schools. These committees are the Quality and Standards Committee, and Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee. New members are elected to the Board of Trustees at various points in the year when vacancies arise.
Our Trustees are:
| Name | Appointing Authority | Term From | Term to |
| Andrew Coates | Kingstone Academy Trust | 16.12.21 | 16.12.2025 |
| Ian Davies | Kingstone Academy Trust | 23.03.23 | |
| Maureen Douglas | Kingstone Academy Trust | 16.12.21 | 16.12.2025 |
| Catriona Lambeth | Kingstone Academy Trust | 10.03.22 | 10.3.2026 |
| Rachel Metcalfe | Kingstone Academy Trust | 23.03.23 | |
| Deborah McCauley | Kingstone Academy Trust | 23.03.23 | |
| James Wright | Kingstone Academy Trust | 16.12.21 | 16.12.2025 |
Chair of Trust Board: James Wright
Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer: Elissa Vigus
Declarations of Interest
The Clerk will hold and maintain a register of Trustees’ interests.
All Trustees are required to manually complete an entry in the Register of Interests on an annual basis. Trustees can add or remove interests from the Register during the year.
Trustees are required to declare any personal or financial interests that could be seen to have an impact upon the exercise of their role and responsibilities as a Trustee. Normally Trustees will declare, at the outset of a meeting, any potential conflicts arising from the planned business of that meeting.
If a matter emerges during the course of a meeting which relates directly to an item of business under consideration, then a Trustee should immediately declare an interest.
The Board of Trustees can be contacted via: [email protected] The KAT Governance Structure and KAT Scheme of Delegation are to be found below.