Local governance and accountability is secured through our Academy Council, with the Trust Board retaining overall legal control of its academies in line with Department for Education expectations.

Our Academy Council are responsible for the conduct of the school and work to promote high standards. The key roles of the Academy Council are:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.
  • To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.
  • To oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.

Academy Council Information

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Shaw Education Trust Governance

Shaw Education Trust Governance Information

Walton Hall Academy Council Members

Mitchell Gosling

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Chair of Academy Council
  • Last Date of Office: 26th November 2025

Keith Winstanley

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Vice chair and academy councillor for health and safety
  • Last Date of Office: 24th April 2028

Elizabeth Pohl

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Academy Councillor, Responsible of safeguarding and Children in Care
  • Last Date of Office: 23th October 2028

Katy Dixey

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Academy Councillor (Parent), Responsible for Residence
  • Last Date of Office: 30th October 2028

Lindsay Webb

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Academy Councillor, Responsible for Pupil Premium
  • Last Date of Office: 6th March 2029

Eleanor Wheeldon

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Academy Councillor (Teaching Staff)
  • Last Date of Office: 02/03/2027

Michala Bagnall

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Academy Councillor (Support Staff)
  • Last Date of Office: 24 February 2029

Julie Wood

  • Type of Academy Councillor: Principal