Governors & Trustees
Grove Road Primary School is part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust which is registered at Companies House with registration number 08056991 and its registered office is at Tring School, Mortimer Hill, Tring, HP23 5JD
Welcome from the Chair
A very warm welcome to Grove Road Primary School, at the heart of the Tring community. Our ethos—“Growing and Achieving Together”—comes to life through the close partnership between governors, our dedicated teaching staff, parents, and trustees.
At Grove Road, we are deeply committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to discover their unique potential. We believe that education is not just about academic achievement, but about developing the curiosity, confidence, and resilience that will help our pupils flourish throughout their school years and beyond.
Learning at Grove Road extends far beyond the classroom. Through creative experiences, outdoor learning, and a rich curriculum, we aim to foster a lifelong love of discovery, independence of thought, and a sense of responsibility to one another and the wider world. Our core values—respect, self-belief, and ambition—are at the heart of everything we do, shaping not only how we learn but how we live together as a school community.
As a governing body, our role is to provide strategic direction, encouragement, and oversight, ensuring that the school continues to deliver excellence while upholding its caring and inclusive spirit. We bring a range of experiences and perspectives, but we are united by a passion for Grove Road and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working closely with the Headteacher and his talented, dedicated team, we strive to ensure that every child can be happy, confident, and empowered to achieve their very best.
We are also proud to be part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership (RLP), which brings together schools that share expertise, uphold high standards, and work collaboratively to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. This partnership strengthens our commitment to excellence and enriches the educational experience we provide for all pupils.
We invite you to learn more about your governing body and our work within the school. If you have any questions, ideas, or comments, we would be delighted to hear from you at governors@groveroad.herts.sch.uk.
Local Governing Body
| Chair: | Dr Peter Brimble |
| Vice Chair: | Mr Paul Lindars |
| Contact Details: | governors@groveroad.herts.sch.uk |
| The Local Governing Body consists of representatives from parents, staff and members of the local community. | |
Membership
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Term |
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| Dr Peter Brimble (Chair) | CO-OPTED | 08/10/2025-07/10/29 | GB Board
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| PB Declarations Confirmed 19/09/2024: Nothing to declare. | |||||
| Mr Julian Cacchioli | CO-OPTED | 08/10/2025-07/10/29 | GB Board
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| JC Declarations Confirmed 02/09/2024: Nothing to declare. | |||||
| Dr Amanda Cole | PARENT | 07/11/23-06/11/27 | Parent Body | ||
| AC Declarations Confirmed 08/09/2024: Personal or close family relationship - Children attend the school (years 1 and 3), I have a child on the SEN register (with EHCP) | |||||
| Mr Amal Hirani | PARENT | 02/10/23-01/10/27 | Parent Body
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| AH Declarations Confirmed 19 September 2023: Nothing to declare. | |||||
| Mr Paul Lindars | CO-OPTED | 11/09/23-10/09/27 | GB Board
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PL Declarations Confirmed 20 October 2024: Employed at Dundale School, 18.75hrs per week. 01/04/23 to present. Spouse is a member of support staff at Grove Road Primary School and a School Family Worker for Tring Local Partnership Family Services. |
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| Miss Alice Ludlow | STAFF | 12/05/22-11/05/26 | Staff
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| AL Declarations Confirmed 09/09/2024: Nothing to declare. | |||||
| Mrs Mandy Lyons (SBM) | CO-OPTED | 16/09/24-15/09/28 | GB Board
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| ML Declarations Confirmed 01/09/2025: Son is a member of site staff at Grove Road Primary School. |
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| Mr Jon Flynn (HT) | HT | 01/09/2025- | Ex-officio
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| Leavers in the last 12 months (as at 04/09/2025) | |||||
| Mrs Sharon Wilson HT 01/09/2012-31/08/2025 | |||||
| Mrs Sharon Ball CO-OPTED 07/11/23-26/09/2025 | |||||
| Mr Philip Corr PARENT GOVERNOR 02/11/21-08/10/2025 | |||||
Formal Complaints 2024/2025
Number of Stage 1 formal complaints in the last 12 months: 0
Number of Stage 2 formal complaints in the last 12 months: 0
Meeting Dates 2025/2026
Wed 17 Sep 2025
Wwd 8 Oct 2025
Thu 12 Feb 2026 (virtual)
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Attendance 2024/2025
| Y = Attended, N = Apologies Accepted, NA = Apologies not Accepted, NS = No Apologies sent, ? = Attendance Not Marked, Blank = Not Required |
| Governor | Governor Type | 19 Sep 2024 | 07 Nov 2024 | 13 Feb 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Mrs Sharon Ball | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Dr Peter Brimble | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mrs Sophie Burrows | Observer | Y | ||||
| Mr Julian Cacchioli | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Dr Amanda Cole | Parent governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mr Phillip Corr | Parent governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Mr Jon Flynn | Observer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mr Amal Hirani | Co-opted governor | N | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Mr Paul Lindars | Co-opted governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Miss Alice Ludlow | Staff governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mrs Mandy Lyons | Co-opted governor | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mrs Tracey Middleton | Clerk | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Miss Katie Reeve | Observer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mrs Lorraine Slade | Other | Y | ||||
| Mr Phillip Wheatley | Other | Y | ||||
| Mrs Sharon Wilson | Headteacher | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |