Key Information
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Governance
The Local Governing Board of Notre Dame Plymouth and St Boniface’s College
The Local Governing Boards of Notre Dame and St Boniface’s College are pleased to be coming together to work as a joint Board in the interests of the students within both schools.
Contact details: governors@ndonline.org
Governor Profiles 2026-27
Dr Karen Cook
Chair of Governors
IAB Member
Mr John Cosgrove
IAB Member
Mrs Finola Gill
Safeguarding Lead Governor
IAB Member
Mrs Anna Mills
IAB Member
Mrs Dawn Potterton
IAB Member
Parent Governors
Mr Chris Morton
Chris joined the Local CAST Board as a Parent Governor in February 2026.
Co-opted Governors
Staff Governors
Megan Thorne
Staff Governor
Rachael Hudson
Staff Governor
Governor Information and 2025-26 Meeting Attendance
| Full Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | Date of Current Appointment | End of Current Term | Meeting Attendance 2025-26 | Business Interests | Other Governorships |
| Mr Michale Antram | Ex-Officio | Plymouth CAST | 01/09/2023 | n/a | n/a | Executive Headteacher | No |
| Miss Megan Thorne | Staff | Staff Body | 10/05/2025 | 09/05/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | Member of Staff | No |
| Mrs Rachael Hudson | Staff | Staff Body | 10/05/2025 | 09/05/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | Member of Staff | No |
| Mr Chris Morton | Parent | Parent Body | n/a | None | None | ||
| Mrs Sarah Davies | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | n/a | None | None |
Governors who have left the Notre Dame and St Boniface’s Governing Board in the past 12 months
| Full Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | Date of Current Appointment | Resignation/End of Term Date | Meeting Attendance 2024-25 | Business Interests | Other Governorships |
| Mr Michael Parle | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 18/03/2024 | 21/05/2025 | 5 of 5 Meetings 100% | None | Meavy Parish Hall |
| Mrs Jane Bailey | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 30/09/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 5 of 6 Meetings 83% | None | No |
| Mrs Helen Jones | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 16/01/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 4 of 6 Meetings 67% | None | No |
| Mr Darren Jeffrey | Co-opted | Governing Board | 29/11/2023 | 25/03/2026 | 3 of 6 Meetings 50% | None | No |
| Mrs Lesley Keate | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 2 of 6 Meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Catherine Money | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 2 of 6 Meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Cecilia Withers | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 18/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 6 of 6 meetings100% | None | No |
Meeting Dates for 2026/27
4th November
6th January
3rd March
19th May
14th July
Plymouth CAST Board Information
Notre Dame is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust. Information about the Trust can be seen through the link below.
http://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/web
CAST Policies
All CAST wide policies can be found here
https://plymouth-cast.eschools.co.uk/web/trust_policies__information/484983
We welcome interest in joining the Board of Governors at Notre Dame and St Boniface at anytime. If you would like further information on the roles and responsibilities and how to become a Governor please contact the Clerk to Governors.
Should you wish to contact the Governors please do so through the Clerk, by email at governors@ndonline.org or by letter to the school address.
To contact the Chair of Governors please address your correspondence to c/o Notre Dame School, Looseleigh Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5HN or send your email via the Clerk, governors@ndonline.org.
Please be aware the Clerk to Governors is a part time role so all correspondence will be acknowledged within 7 days (term time only).
To contact the Chair of the Plymouth CAST Board please refer to the details at http://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/web/board_of_directors/484924
All CAST wide policies can be found here
https://plymouth-cast.eschools.co.uk/web/trust_policies__information/484983
We welcome interest in joining the Board of Governors at Notre Dame and St Boniface at anytime. If you would like further information on the roles and responsibilities and how to become a Governor please contact the Clerk to Governors.
Should you wish to contact the Governors please do so through the Clerk, by email at governors@ndonline.org or by letter to the school address.
To contact the Chair of Governors please address your correspondence to c/o Notre Dame School, Looseleigh Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5HN or send your email via the Clerk, governors@ndonline.org.
Please be aware the Clerk to Governors is a part time role so all correspondence will be acknowledged within 7 days (term time only).
To contact the Chair of the Plymouth CAST Board please refer to the details at http://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/web/board_of_directors/484924