The Local Governing Body of Hornchurch High School has responsibility under the Academy’s Articles of Government for its general direction. The Headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation and management of the Academy. Should you wish to make contact with any member of the Governing Board please email the school office at admin@hornchurchhigh.com and mark the email as confidential. This will then be forwarded to the appropriate person.
The Governing Body has significant responsibilities. In particular, it is responsible for the Academy’s delegated budget and for the curriculum.
At Hornchurch High School the Governing Body meets in full once every half term.
The Local Governing Body is currently made up as follows:
| Name | Role | Term of office – start date | Term of office – renew | Position of responsib- ility |
Relevant business interests |
| Lesley Hall | Chair of Governors | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Behaviour | None |
| Jill Hilton | Independent Governor | 1st September 2023 | 31st August 2026 | SEND | None |
| Jack McLaughlin | Parent Governor | 1st November 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Health & Safety | None |
| Tina Reed | LA Governor | 1st September 2022 | 31st August 2026 | Careers | None |
| Helen Tucker | Parent Governor | 1st November 2022 | 31st August 2026 | PSHE & Personal Development | None |
| Jagdeep Matharu |
Independent Governor | 18th November 2024 | 17th November 2028 | – | None |
| Jas Padda | Staff Governor |
1st July 2024 |
30th June 2028 |
– | None |
| Serena Madhvani | Head Teacher | 20th February 2023 | – | Head Teacher | None |
| Ryan Lee | Independent Governor |
1st September 2025 |
31st August 2028 |
Finance | None |
Details of the annual reports and accounts and executive pay can be found on the Partnership Learning website, address below:
Postal Address:
Partnership Learning
Parsloes Avenue
Dagenham
RM9 5QS
Company Number 08339345 Registered in England and Wales
Please see attached document for details on Governor attendance for the year 2023-2024 / 2024 -2025