Governance

Governing Body

West Thurrock Academy have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of governors who support the strategic development of the school. Representatives come from several groups which include parents and staff. The purpose of the group is to help the school deliver the best possible education, by:

Setting the school’s vision, strategic aims and policies
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Ensuring the school is accountable to all its stakeholders

The Governing Body of the school is responsible for ensuring that the school provides the best possible education for the children and fulfils all the requirements laid down by law.

The Governing Body is made up of a variety of different types of governors. Parent governors are elected by the parents of the children of the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff governors are elected by their colleagues. Elections are held every four years, unless a vacancy arises.

Full Governing Body Members

Trustee	Type of Trustee	Appointed by	Term Finish	Responisble for
Mrs Shona Stronach	Community	FGB	October 2025	Chair of Governors
Mrs Victoria Freeman	Community	FGB	July 2026	Vice Chair of Governors
Mr Sam Proctor	Head Teacher	FGB	Ex Official
Ms Fiona Brierley	Community	FGB	October 2025	Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Mr Shaun Barker	Parent	Parents	January 2027	Health and Safety
Miss Sarah M’barki	Parent	Parents	January 2027
Mrs Rhianna Kearns	Staff	Staff	December 2027