Our Local School Committee are volunteers, parents, staff and Trust Governors who know the school and its values and ethos well. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the standard of achievement of pupils and the conduct of the school, and do this by providing support and challenge to the Headteacher. The role is that of a critical friend and will always act in the best interests of all pupils at the school.
Kippax North Primary School converted into Academy status in 2016, alongside some of our Trust partner schools, supported by our own Multi-Academy Trust – The Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP). Please visit the Brigshaw Learning Partnership website to find out about the Board of Directors and view the Trust’s Governance and Financial information. The BLP Board, which is responsible for all of our schools, contains representatives from across our community, as well as very experienced and skilled people who share our values.
How our Local Governors are appointed
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school
Community/Trust Appointed Governors are appointed by the Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Staff Governors are elected by the staff of the school
Associate Members are appointed by the Local School Committee and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights
The Headteacher holds an ex-officio position
Local School Committee Governors
Chris Reynolds - Chair of Governors
Current term of office: 15/04/2024 - 14/04/2028
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Chair
Contact Address: Chris Reynolds, Chair of Governors, Kippax North Primary School, Brexdale Avenue,
Kippax, Leeds LS25 7EJ
Ms Beth Burland - Headteacher
Current term of office: 04/09/2023
Appointed By: Ex-Officio by Virtue of office as Headteacher
Contact Address: Beth Burland, Headteacher, Kippax North Primary School, Brexdale Avenue,
Kippax, Leeds LS25 7EJ
Mrs Christine Clarke
Current term of office: 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2028
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Pupil Premium - Kippax North Primary School
Mrs Rebekah Brown
Current term of office: 04/09/2023 - 03/09/2027
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Headteacher - Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Sarah Mead
Current term of office: 15/04/2024 - 14/04/2028
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: SEND
Caroline Fox
Current term of office: 22/03/2025 - 21/03/2029
Appointed By: Elected by Staff
Sally Hall
Current term of office: 08/12/2025 - 07/12/2029
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Lynn O'Mara
Current term of office: 08/12/2025 - 07/12/2029
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Leah Holmes
Current term of office: 06/03/2026 - 05/03/2030
Appointed By: Elected By Staff
Sophie Patrice
Current term of office: 19/03/2026 - 18/03/2030
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Sophie Wilkinson
Current term of office: 19/03/2026 - 18/03/2030
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Historic Governors
Sarah Tustin-Smith - 07 October 2016 - 6 October 2024
Natalie Wilson -5 October 2020 - 4 October 2024
Emma Jackson -1 September 2016 - 31 August 2024
Sarah Grant - 14 July 2020 - 13 July 2024
Mark Swales - 01/01/2015 - 15/04/2024
Victoria Lackey - 15/01/2015 - 30/04/2024
Melinda Hiller - 23/02/2021 - 15/04/2024
Rachel Spence - 01/05/2022 - 28/03/2024
Lucy Marshall - March 2021 - March 2025
Jacob Odu - May 2019 - August 2025
Gregor Dowdy- December 2022 - December 2025
To contact our Governors care of the school:
Email: kippaxnorth@brigshawtrust.com and mark for their attention
Telephone: 0113 286 9427
Address: Kippax North Primary School, Brexdale Ave, Kippax, Leeds LS25 7EJ
All Governors (except the Headteacher and Head of School) are elected for a period of 4 years. They meet at least 5 times per academic year to receive reports on the management of the school, curriculum development, premises, health and safety and staffing issues. They are also responsible for ensuring the school is improving in line with the priorities in the School Development Plan.
The Governors make available to parents an annual report to inform them about the progress of the school and provide the opportunity to raise any issues with the Governors.
Through the Local School Committee, there are links with the Board of Directors of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.
Please follow this link to view our governors at Kippax North Primary School.
Meetings 2024-25
Local School Committee Meetings
- Thursday 17th October 2024
- Thursday 27th March 2025
- Thursday 10th July 2025
Challenge Days
- Wednesday 29th January 2025
- Wednesday 21st May 2025
The Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Executive team, Trustees and Members
To visit our 'Meet the team' page click here.
