St Wilfrid's Local Governing Committee 2024-2025

Anne Hudspith - Chair of Governors  September 2022

Chair of Governors - December 2017 - September 2022 

Foundation Governor Appointed from October 2016 and reappointed January 2020- 2024

Link Governor: SEND, CLA, HTPM, Finance and Maths

Relationship with Staff – None     

Register of Interests (Business or Pecuniary) - None

Following a career in Catholic education spanning almost 39 years, where I worked in the primary sector as a head teacher for fifteen years and served on the governing body of two Catholic, secondary schools, I was delighted to become a member of St Wilfrid’s Governing Body.

I have a genuine interest in school improvement at all levels and a deep rooted belief in the importance of education for all, providing a safe inclusive and nurturing environment in which both pupils and staff are challenged to achieve their full potential.

I am passionate about helping to develop Catholic education, which I believe gives our children the best opportunity to flourish in an environment centred on Christ and his teachings.

Dorothy Rollason – Vice- Chair of Governors  September 2022

Foundation Governor – Appointed September 2022-2026

Link Governor- Early Years, Curriculum and Governor Training

Relationships with Staff- None  

Registry of Interests (Business and Pecuniary) – None

I am delighted to join the Governing Body of St Wilfrid’s school. As a retired and experienced headteacher of two Catholic schools in Worcestershire and executive head of two schools in West Sussex and Surrey I have skills and expertise to support the school in its aims to achieve the best outcomes for the children. I have worked for the Diocese as an RE adviser and am a governor of another Catholic school. My grandchildren attend St Wilfrid’s which makes it a very special school to serve.

Deacon Anthony Kinal  - Foundation Governor

Appointed – July   2021-2025

Link Governor- HTPM and School Chaplain

Relationship with Staff- None  

Registry of Interests (Business or Pecuniary)- None

I have been an ordained Deacon for 14 years in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. In July 2020, I was assigned by Bishop Richard to serve at the parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea at East Preston which is the parish church for the school.

I want to maintain and develop the strong links that already exist between the school and the parish and I feel very privileged to be appointed as a Foundation Governor at this lovely school. I want to use this opportunity to help the school to continue to flourish in providing a sound education to each and every pupil.

I am very keen to work with the staff and my fellow governors to ensure that each child at the school has every opportunity to work to the best of their ability in an atmosphere which reflects the true love and grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Poppy Pointon -  Parent Governor

Appointed – 13th March 2025

Relationship with Staff - None  

Registry of Interests (Business or Pecuniary)- None

I am currently Deputy Head at an all-girls through school (ages 3-18) with 16 years' experience across both co-educational and girls-only settings. As a Pastoral Deputy, I hold key safeguarding responsibilities and am deeply committed to the welfare and development of every student. With two children attending St Wilfrid's, I am passionate about supporting the whole school community and dedicated to making it the best environment for all children to thrive.

Laura Morton - Staff Governor

Appointed - September 2024 for a 4-year term

Relationship with Staff - None

Register of Interests (Business or Pecuniary) – None

Natalie Carless - Headteacher

Appointed - September 2022 

Relationship with Staff – None  

Register of Interests (Business or Pecuniary) – None