Governing Body at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

The role of the Governing Body is to be a “critical friend”, providing strategic direction and policy for the school. The Headteacher, supported by the school’s Senior Leadership Team, is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school, with the governing body offering support and challenge.

The Governing Body meets once a term, with various committee meetings as often as necessary. Minutes of the meetings of the Full Governing Body are available on request from the school office.

The Chair of Governors is Mrs Bernadine Asafo. If you have any questions or would like to raise an issue, please speak to one of the governors, write to them via the School office or use the Contact facility on this website.

Governors receive no remuneration for their work, but most find it personally fulfilling.

We are proud to serve the school and are committed to providing the best environment for the children to learn, have fun and feel safe.

The Instrument of Governance for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is:

• 2 Parent Governors
• 1 Local Authority Governor
• 1 Staff Governor
• 1 Headteacher
• 1 Co-Opted Governor
• 8 Foundation Governors

CHAIR

Mrs. Bernadine Asafo
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR
(Foundation Governor)Telephone 01772 556092

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS

Mrs Clare Prodger
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

Mr Emil Kasprzak
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

Mr Terry Mattinson
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

Mrs Catherine Jordan (Vice Chair)
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

Vacancy

Vacancy

HEADTEACHER

Mrs A. Howarth
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston, PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

PARENT REPRESENTATIVES

Mrs N Mujahid
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

Mrs F Abdulmaleer

English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs V Thomas
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

L.A. REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs D Davies
English Martyrs’ Catholic School, Sizer St., Preston, PR1 7DR

Telephone 01772 556092

CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS

Governor Services North, Area Education Office North, PO Box 606, White Cross Education Centre, Quarry Road, Lancaster LA1 2SQ. Telephone No. 01524581186

​English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Governors' Register of Interests and Attendance 2025~ 2026