Governance
The Local Governing Body at Greyfriars Catholic School currently consists of the following members:
| Name | Role | Term of Office |
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| Mr Michael Quigley - chair@gfcs.uk | Chair | 01/11/2021 - 31/10/2029 |
| Mrs Carmel McNamara - ViceChair@gfcs.uk | Vice Chair | 18/08/2021 - 17/08/2029 |
| Mr Thomas Walker - Safeguarding@gfcs.uk | Safeguarding Governor | 17/09/2021 - 16/09/2029 |
| Mrs Sally Awanyo | Staff Governor | 14/05/2024 - 13/05/2028 |
| Mr Gerald Crown | Parent Governor | 15/04/2024 - 14/04/2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Thanssoulis | Foundation Governor | 09/12/2021 - 08/12/2029 |
| Mrs Marie Hewer | Parent Governor | 15/04/2024 - 14/04/2028 |
| Mrs Karen Black | Foundation Governor | 26/03/2026 - 25/03/2030 |
| Mrs Una Eve | Foundation Governor | 23/01/2026 - 22/01/2030 |
| Mrs Lyndsey Caldwell | Headteacher |
Historic Members
| Name | Term of Office |
|---|---|
| Mrs Roisin Phillips, Foundation Governor | 14/10/2021 - 13/10/2025 |
Meet the Governors
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Governors
School governors work with the headteacher to make sure the school provides a high-quality education and runs effectively. They focus on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day management. Their key responsibilities include:
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Setting the school’s vision, aims and policies.
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Holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress and staff performance.
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Deciding how the school’s budget is spent and ensuring money is used wisely.
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Appointing and dismissing staff, and hearing appeals or grievances.
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Forming policies on the curriculum and collective worship.
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Setting standards for behaviour and discipline.
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Ensuring buildings and resources are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose.
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Admissions and appeal processes.
The governing board meets 5 times per year.
I have a concern, issue or problem. Who do I speak to? What process do I follow?
Every situation is unique. Please speak directly with the headteacher in the first instance.
Contact the Governors
Should you wish to contact the school governors, you can email the Chair in the first instance via chair@gfcs.uk
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
We believe each person is uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.
I would like to become a Governor. What should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
Address: Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR
Telephone: 01865 749933 (Reception is manned from 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on a Friday.)
Email: office@gfcs.uk
PFMAC Organisational Structure
The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see the link below.
