Our Local School Committee
Our Local School Committee are volunteers, parents, staff and Trust Governors who know the school and its values and ethos well. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the standard of achievement of pupils and the conduct of the school, and do this by providing support and challenge to the Headteacher. The role is that of a critical friend and will always act in the best interests of all pupils at the school.
Swillington Primary School converted into Academy status in 2016, alongside some of our Trust partner schools, supported by our own Multi-Academy Trust – The Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP). Please visit the Brigshaw Learning Partnership website to find out about the Board of Directors and view the Trust’s Governance and Financial information. The BLP Board, which is responsible for all of our schools, contains representatives from across our community, as well as very experienced and skilled people who share our values.
How our Local Governors are appointed
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils in school
Community/Trust Appointed Governors are appointed by the Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Staff Governors are elected by the staff of the school
Associate Members are appointed by the Local School Committee and work in an advisory capacity. Associate Members have no voting rights
The Headteacher holds an ex-officio position
Local School Committee Governors
Ms Katie Kielty - Chair of Governors
Term of office: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2026
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Safeguarding - Methley Primary School
Contact Address: Mrs K Kielty, Chair of Governors, Swillington Primary School, Church Lane,
Leeds LS26 8DX
Mr Mark Cahill
Term of office: 01/09/2020
Appointed By: Ex-Officio by Virtue of office as Headteacher
Contact Address: Mark Cahill, Headteacher, Swillington Primary School, Church Lane,
Leeds LS26 8DX
Sallie Elliott
Term of office: 01/09/2024
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Headteacher - Methley Primary School
Ms Hannah McEvoy
Term of office: 01/12/2017 – 01/12/2025
Appointed By: Elected by School Staff
Ms Miriam Watson-Pratt
Term of office: 01/12/2015 – 01/02/2027
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: SEND - Swillington Primary School
Miss Julie Smith
Term of office: 15/07/2023 – 15/07/2027
Appointed By: Elected by Parents
Special Responsibilities: Pupil Premium
Rachael Hewitt
Term of office: 09/11/2016 - 16/10/2024
Appointed By: Elected by School Staff
Rose Chadwick
Term of office: 12/10/2023 - 12/10/2027
Appointed By: Governing Body / Trust Board
Special Responsibilities: Safeguarding - Methley Primary School
Sue Simmons
Term of office: 12/10/2023 - 12/10/2027
Appointed By: Elected by Parents
Chris Barrow
Term of office: 12/10/2023 - 12/10/2027
Appointed By: Elected by Parents
Special Responsibilities: SEND - Methley Primary School
To contact our Governors, please email office@swillingtonprimary.com and mark for their attention or telephone 0113 286 3220
Historic Governors
Mrs Louise Hallworth 25/03/2019 - 27/03/2028
Mr Phil Cook 26/05/2010 – 09/07/2024
Mr David Unsworth 20/02/2018 – 09/07/2024
All Governors (except the Headteacher and Head of School) are elected for a period of 4 years. They meet at least 5 times per academic year to receive reports on the management of the school, curriculum development, premises, health and safety and staffing issues. They are also responsible for ensuring the school is improving in line with the priorities in the School Development Plan.
The Governors make available to parents an annual report to inform them about the progress of the school and provide the opportunity to raise any issues with the Governors.
Through the Local School Committee, there are links with the Board of Directors of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.
Please follow this link to view our governors at Swillington Primary School.
Meetings 2024-25
Local School Committee Meetings
- Tuesday 15th October 2024
- Tuesday 25th March 2025
- Tuesday 8th July 2025
Challenge Days
- Tuesday 28th January 2025
- Tuesday 20th May 2025
The Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Executive team, Trustees and Members
To visit our 'Meet the team' page click here.
