Bridgnorth Endowed School is guided by a Local Governing Body, which determines the policies that govern the management of the school.
The team is made up of teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and members of the community that provide a wealth of experience and expertise across a range of areas.
To get in touch with the Board of Governors, please contact the School Office on 01746 762103 or email
Local Board of Governors
Chair of Governors
- Mark Freathy
Governors
- David Beech
- Kelly Bradburn
- John Follette
- Zoe Griffin
- Vikki Hurst
- Andrew Johnson
- Ian Marshall
- Tanya Mathers
- Michael Penn
- Daniella Rudd
- Sarah Wedgbury
Accounting Officer
- Michael Penn
Chief Finance Officer
- Susan Underhill
Link Governors
- Safeguarding – Tanya Mathers
- SEND, Special Groups, Equality and Inclusion – David Beech
- Finance, Risk Management, and Health and Safety – Vikki Hurst / Andrew Johnson
- Education Standards – Ian Marshall
- Behaviour and Attendance – Kelly Bradburn / John Follette
- Personal Development and Careers – Daniella Rudd
- Stakeholder Engagement – Sarah Wedgbury
- Sustainability and Environment – Zoe Griffin
Meetings of the Full Governing Body in 2024/25
- Wednesday 18th September 2024
- Wednesday 20th November 2024
- Wednesday 19th March 2025
- Wednesday 25th June 2025
Governor Pen Portraits
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Mark Freathy |
I am an experienced governor of both primary and secondary schools, having governed at three maintained primary schools, including a four-year spell as a chair of governors at Castlefields, Bridgnorth, and have recently finished a spell as a governor at a Telford Primary School, where I supported the newly appointed chair. In 2010, I became a parent governor at Bridgnorth Endowed School and was one of the initial members of the BES Academy Trust, when the school converted to become an academy. I was elected chair of trustees in 2014. Bridgnorth Endowed School joined The 3-18 Education Trust in September 2023, and I remained to chair the local governing body. I have nearly 40 years of experience in Human Resources, have held senior roles in three local authorities, mostly working with schools and education departments. I retired at Easter 2024 as Head of HR in a Black Country multi-academy trust. I was appointed to chair the LGB of Much Wenlock Primary School from September 2024. I believe firmly that every school needs strong and effective governance at local level and that, by working together with the Trust and senior leaders at the school, we can ensure that the school flourishes and meets the needs of its community. |
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John Follette |
I first became a community governor at Bridgnorth Endowed School in early 2019 and now chair the Resources Committee. I'm a qualified AAT accountant and have worked in Local Government finance for over 31 years, covering children and adult social care services together with aspects of education. I spent four years as financial manager at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. I was honorary treasurer at Bridgnorth Rugby Club for over five years, I played for the club and I'm also a qualified mini and junior coach. I attended Bridgnorth Endowed School, and my daughter and son also attended the school. I was educated in Bridgnorth from primary school up to adult education at the former Bridgnorth College of Further Education. Being local to Bridgnorth, I recognise the importance the school has in the local community as I often interact with ex-pupils or parents of current pupils and get this feedback. |
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Kelly Bradburn |
I was elected as parent governor in December 2020. I have two children at Bridgnorth Endowed school, currently in years 7 and 9. I worked in the airline industry for seventeen years, eight of those were in a leadership role. I am a positive people person with strong communication skills. Since leaving the airline industry, I have been working as an administration officer in both private and state education settings. I have a keen interest in children’s mental health and how experiences within school can have a positive/negative impact on our children. |
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Ian Marshall |
I am a Deputy Headteacher in a large Secondary Academy with 23 Years of educational knowledge. I have successfully led my Academy through many OFSTED inspections, with the most recent being only last term. I have the inside knowledge of how schools work and can be improved. I am also a coach for Northgate Swimming Club, where I give my time freely and for the benefit of the children locally, including pupils at the Endowed. I have a vested interest in the community, a desire to see everyone succeed; and will support the school’s drive for excellence and inclusion. |
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Tanya Mathers |
I have been the School Business Manager at Highley Primary School for the last 8 years and currently sit on the school's Governing Board as an Associate Governor. I was also a Parent Governor at St John's School and was the chair of the Finance Committee. I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Senior Mental Health Lead for staff. Prior to working in education, I worked in the banking industry as a Project Manager, working on schemes such as Faster Payments and Fraud Detection. |
Interested in becoming a governor at Bridgnorth Endowed School?
Please contact the Chair of Governors, Mr Mark Freathy, by email at
