Governance (Local Partnership Board)

Kings Academy is a part of the Wessex Learning Trust whose Trustees hold the ultimate responsibility for the governance of each Wessex Learning Trust School.

The Department for Education’s Academy Trust Handbook sets out the Trust’s responsibilities regarding governance – Academy trust handbook 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Wessex Learning Trust Trustees delegate certain key roles and responsibilities to the School’s Local Partnership Board (LPB) and these are set out clearly in the Scheme of Delegation which can be seen on the Wessex Learning Trust website.

We value the expertise and support that our Local Partnership Board brings. Please see below a list of our Local Partners.

If you would like to contact the Chair of the Local Partnership Board, or you are interested in becoming a Local Partner, please email the Clerk to the Partnership Board Polly Matthews on pmatthews@kowessex.co.uk.

Local Partnership Board Members
Chris Thurling Chair
Stuart Burns Vice Chair
Polly Matthews Clerk
Sarah Bougourd Local Partner
Lisa Clark Local Partner
Marcus Hunt Local Partner
Megan James Local Partner
Niamh McGrogan Local Partner
Richard Oliver Local Partner - Safeguarding
Suzie Smith Local Partner
  • Local Partnership Board Business and Financial Interests and Attendance 2024/25
  • Local Partnership Board Business and Financial Interests and Attendance 2023/24