Local Governance Committee
High Street and Marlborough Primary Academies Joint Local Governance Committee
As of 1 September 2025, the local governing bodies of High Street Primary Academy and Marlborough Primary Academy transitioned into a single governing body now called a Committee. This is a positive move and a way of building on the partnerships being developed between the schools. This will provide an opportunity for the strengths of each governance committee to come together for the benefit of all the pupils. The joint Local Governance Committee hold 3 full governor meetings a year where each governor can contribute to all areas of governance..
A Local Governance Committee within a Reach South Academy Trust consists of:
4 Trust appointed members
2 Elected parent members
2 Elected staff members
Executive Headteacher
Additionally, there can be up to 3 Co-opted members.
- Interim Chair: Nick Buckland OBE
- Headteacher: Charlotte Parry
| Category of Governor | Number of governors | Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Headteacher |
1 |
Charlotte Parry |
|
Trust Appointed |
1 |
Nick Buckland OBE |
|
Parent |
1 |
Jamie Fallick-Wicks |
|
Staff |
2 |
Jenny Cleverley (Marlborough) and Leea Jolly (High Street) |
Clerk to Governors: Mrs. L. Johnson
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors or the Clerk to Governors for Marlborough Primary Academy you can do so via governance@reachsouth.org
What we do:
High Street and Marlborough governors provide support and advice to the Senior Leadership Teams as well as monitoring the school's achievements and challenging decisions.
We provide:
- Overview and scrutiny of the management of the academies;
- Policy development for the academies where this has been delegated to us from the Trust; scrutiny of policy compliance by the academies where policy is set by the Trustees;
- Championship of the academies and its leaders;
- Engagement with the parents of pupils and the wider community.
We do this by:
- Holding termly meetings to discuss the schools, their achievements and areas of need, the policies and
- Visiting the schools and observing lessons and the schools in action.
- Talking to the pupils, parents, and staff to find out their views.
- Attending training to extend our skills and knowledge.
Who are your Governors?
Nick Buckland OBE-Interim Chair of Governors
Trust Appointed Governor
Term: 01.09.25 – 31.08.29
Responsibility: Chair, Safeguarding governor and Pupil Preimium link governor
Attendance 2026-27: 1/1
Registered Interests: Joint owner of Ditchen Farm, Pennon Group - Watershare +(2020), Parnall Group (PAC, CEL, Phytome) (2017), PWP (2017), SA Certification (2015), DELT Shared Services (2023), Exeter Science Park (2023), Active Living CIC (Jun 2026), GWR Advisory Board (2019), TravelWatchSW (2017), KARST (2014), Sterts (Dec 2025), Landmark Theatre Group (Jun 2026), Future First (2023), HRC (2021), King’s Foundation (Apr 2024) Interim Chair of Governors of High Street Primary & Marlborough Primary LGC (2025), Governor of Thomas Hall LGC (2023) and Trustee of Reach South Academy Trust (2025)
Eur Ing Nick Buckland OBE has extensive experience of Governance and was Chair of Governors for a number of the MATs schools in Plymouth and is currently a Governor on the Local Governance Committee for Thomas Hall School, and the Chair of the joint Local Governance Committee for High Street and Marlborough Primary Academies.
Originally a mathematician, he spent many years in the IT industry working on high performance computers, the early years of virtual reality and the internet. From the mid 1990’s he has had a portfolio career as a Chair and Director of organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Nick has been a strong advocate of STEM and its importance for the UK economy and is passionate about ensuring young people are given the opportunities to gain a good education that will ensure they can take up exciting, well paid jobs and careers. He was appointed OBE for services to Innovation and Technology in the 2009 New Year Honours List and is a Chartered Engineer, Information Technology Practitioner and Manager. He is also a Fellow of a number of professional bodies.
Jenny Cleverley
Staff Governor
Term: 14.10.25 - 13.10.29
Responsibilities: Staff Governor
Attendance 2026-27: 1/1
Registered Interests: None
Jamie Fallick-Wicks
Parent Governor
Term: 01.09.25 - 31.08.29
Responsibilities: tbc
Attendance 2026-27: 1/1
Registered Interests: None
I am Jamie, I'm parent of a daughter in Year 4 at Marlborough Primary Academy and can't wait to start as a Parent Governor. I have a strong passion for education, shaped by my own experience of being let down in primary school when my dyslexia went unnoticed. This has given me a real commitment to ensuring that every child has the support they need to thrive and reach their potential.
Alongside this, I care deeply about the environment and regularly volunteer with my daughter for Clean Our Patch CIC, taking part in community litter-picking. I believe this reflects my values of responsibility, teamwork, and setting a positive example for young people.
I would bring dedication, lived experience, and a collaborative approach to the role, with the aim of helping Marlborough Primary and High Street Primary continue to grow as a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring place for all children.
Leea Jolly
Staff Governor
Term: 01.09.25 - 31.08.29
Responsibilities: Staff Governor
Attendance 2026-27: 1/1
Registered Interests: None
Leea has been teaching primary pupils for over 10 years across various year groups. She is currently strategic DSL and EYFS and KS1 lead at High Street Academy, and she is also the Induction Lead for Early Career Teachers at Marlborough Academy.
Leea has a passion ensuring every pupil receives a high-quality education and she adores watching pupils have their light bulb moments. Leea looks forward in supporting both schools in their visions moving forward.
Charlotte Parry - Headteacher
Headteacher
Term: 23.04.26
Responsibility: Whole School
Attendance 2026-27: 1/1
Registered Interests: None
Governors of the previous 12 months;
Steph Macdonald (Ex-offico by virtue of office as headteacher/principal) 01.09.25 - 23.04.26
Adam White (Trust Appointed) Term: 01.09.25 - 27.09.26
Klara Friend (Trust Appointed)Term: 25.11.25 - 22.10.26
High Street Primary Academy and Marlborough Primary Local Governance Committee Meeting dates 2026-27
- Tuesday 6 October 2026
- Tuesday 23 February 2027
- Tuesday 13 July 2027
To find out more about Reach South Academy Trust governance, click on the following link: