Governors
Governors are appointed and elected to provide:
- strong links between the school and the community it serves;
- a wide experience of the outside world;
- an independent view;
- a visible form of accountability for the Headteacher and staff of the school;
- a team focusing on long term development and improvement;
- accountability to the community for the use of resources and the standards of teaching and learning in the school;
- support for the Headteacher and staff
We are required to publish information about individual governors and their roles and have included a short biography of each one for your information.
At St Anne’s Fulshaw CE Primary School we have eleven governors:
- 1 Headteacher Governor (ex-officio)
- 1 staff governor
- 2 parent governors
- 2 foundation governors (including 1 x ex-officio)
- 1 LA governor
- 4 co-opted governors
Governors can be contacted at governors@stannesfulshaw.net
Further information on the financial benchmarking of schools can be found here. There are no staff members at the school with a salary of more than £100,000.
Type of Governor |
Name |
Date Term Expires |
Relevant Business Interests |
Are they a governor at any other educational establishment? |
The nature of their relationship with any member of school staff, including spouses, partners and relatives? |
Foundation Governor |
Vacancy |
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Foundation Governor |
Angela Fitton |
15.08.26 |
None |
No |
N/A |
I have been asked to represent the Church as a Foundation Governor. I am happy to give my help and experience where I can. I was married 52 years ago. My husband is an architect and had a practice in Manchester until he retired. I taught mathematics in secondary schools for 36 years and was a Stockport Magistrate for 12 years. We have two children who live in Wilmslow with their spouses and we have six grandchildren, all attending Wilmslow schools. We lived in Marple for 35 years and moved to Wilmslow three years ago. I have attended St Bart’s and St Anne’s since I came. In our spare time, we love to travel, to go for walks and we love to read, do jigsaws and my husband is a model- maker and golfer. I miss my garden but tend my flower pots on our balcony. |
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Co-opted Governor |
Natalie Lloyd |
22.10.26 |
None |
No |
N/A |
I moved to Wilmslow several years ago and my eldest child began school at St Anne’s Fulshaw in 2011. I used to work as a Deputy Headteacher before I had children, so I feel very privileged to be able to play a part in the development of the school. I have also become involved in the PTA which I am finding really enjoyable. I love spending time with my husband and three children. |
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Co-opted Governor |
Maxine Drabble |
31.08.26 |
None |
No |
N/A |
Originally from north Manchester I have spent my working career in London as Company Secretary for a variety of international companies across a range of sectors recently focussing on corporate governance and risk management. Never having taken a gap year I decided to retire early and return to the North West. I am an active member of my Church and am looking forward to contributing to the local community in a variety of ways. |
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Co-opted Governor |
Matt Williamson |
31.08.26 |
CEO, Wilmslow Youth |
No |
N/A |
Matt is a JNC and degree qualified youth worker, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has and ABC Counselling qualification. Matt has over 10 years experience and has worked with charities, churches, schools and youth services. Wilmslow youth works in our local High School as well as offering Alternative Education services and regular counselling services and facilities. The ROC Cafe (Youth club) runs 3 times a week for all young people aged 11-18 headed up by Matt and his team of staff and volunteers. |
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Co-opted Governor |
Sally Petrie |
12.03.27 |
None |
No |
N/A |
I retired in 2018 from my role as Assistant Head at Cheadle Hulme School. I was, latterly, Head of Admissions, having previously been in a pastoral role as Head of Lower School. I continued to teach English throughout my time at CHS and also taught Drama and Creative Writing.
I volunteer one day a week with Back on Track, a Manchester based charity providing educational opportunities for vulnerable adults, I do occasional film and TV extra work and I work part time for a copywriting agency.
I have lived in Wilmslow for 25 years, my three grown up daughters all live locally and my husband is a retired GP and a keen golfer and allotmenteer.
I loved the school on my recent visit: staff and students worked their magic on me with a carol singing rehearsal and an impromptu poetry performance! |
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LA Governor |
Claire Carter (Chair) |
14.10.24 |
Community Partnerships Manager, Wilmslow Youth |
No |
N/A |
I am a parent of twins who attended St Anne's and am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to chair such a devoted governing body. I believe in the ethos of the school very much and hope to continue to support the teachers and staff and be part of an ever changing environment to improve our children's lives and education. I have worked in numerous business and management roles, both in the North West and London, mainly in the areas of business training, business development and marketing and national account manager roles. I have worked in industries ranging from copyright, finance and security to travel. As well as a Business Master’s degree I also have a music degree and have taught piano, flute and instrumental privately. I am involved in a Wilmslow Youth charity and as a family we are members of St Teresa’s Church in Wilmslow and enjoy an active life in the community there. |
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Parent Governor |
Richard Matthews |
20.11.24 |
None |
No |
N/A |
My child has attended St Anne’s from 2017. I'm also fairly new to the North West having relocated from London in 2012. My involvement in school life to date has been fundraising related most notably the Bike Ride and also manning stalls at PTA events. My career managing resourcing teams across Europe allow me to support the school in people related matters such as TUPE, reward and performance management. I'm also well versed in GDPR processes / legislation. |
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Parent Governor |
Vacancy |
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Headteacher |
Clare Daniel |
N/A |
None |
No |
N/A |
I am the Headteacher at St Anne’s Fulshaw and have been since 2004. I am very proud of our lovely school and of the wonderful opportunities we give all of our children to enjoy learning and have fun. I support other schools with their improvement plans during the year and take every advantage of seeing good practice and great ideas……and bringing them back to our school when I can! In my spare time, I love relaxing with my family and enjoying music, film and art together. |
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Staff Governor |
Wendy Clark |
17.06.24 |
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I am the Admin Officer at St Anne's Fulshaw. I really enjoy my job, which explains why I have been here for over 20 years! In my capacity as Staff Governor I am a member of the Resources and the Personnel, Pay and Performance Committees. |
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