School Governors
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about governance at Newall Green Primary School. We warmly welcome you on behalf of the Local Governing Board (LGB).
Newall Green Primary School is part of The Cherry Tree Trust and has approximately 577 pupils. As an academy, the Local Governing Board operates as a committee of the Academy Trust Board, working within the Trust's Scheme of Delegation.
The role of the Local Governing Board is to provide local oversight, strategic support and constructive challenge to ensure that the school continues to provide the best possible education and opportunities for every child.
We work closely with the Headteacher and school leaders to monitor educational standards, safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, inclusion and the school's priorities for improvement. We also provide local knowledge and community insight, helping to ensure that the views and needs of pupils, parents and the wider school community are considered.
Our role is one of strategic oversight rather than operational management. We support and challenge school leaders while ensuring that the school's work is aligned with the vision, values and priorities of The Cherry Tree Trust.
We welcome the views of parents and carers and are always keen to listen to your experiences, questions and suggestions. If you would like to contact the Local Governing Board, please speak to the school office.
The current members of the Local Governing Board and their responsibilities can be found here.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a governor, or would like to understand more about the role of governance, please contact the school office. The school also provides information about the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for effective governance.
Copies of the minutes from Local Governing Board meetings are available on request from s.granger@newallgreen.manchester.sch.uk
The most recent Academy Trust Handbook, published by the Department for Education, is the Academy Trust Handbook 2026, which came into effect on 1 October 2026.