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 |
Register of Business Interests
Governor's Attendance Record 2021 - 2022
Governor's Attendance Record 2022 - 2023
Finance Regulations including Scheme of Delegation
Governor Contact details
Chair of Governors:
Mrs Shona Stronach
c/o West Thurrock Academy
Schoolfield Road
Grays
Essex
RM20 3HR
Clerk:
Ms Sue Madell
c/o West Thurrock Academy
Schoolfield Road
Grays
Essex
RM20 3HR
Agendas and minutes of governor meetings are available on request.
Financial Information
Schools are required to publish the following information:
Executive Pay - Year Ending 31st August 2023
| Remuneration and Pension Contributions | |
| Bandings | Number of Employees |
| £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 |