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Members
The Members of Overton Grange School are similar in role to shareholders of a company. They can appoint Governors and amend the School’s Articles of Association. To view the list of our current members, click here.
Governors
The Governing Body
The Governing Body is the school’s accountable body. It is responsible for the conduct of the school and for promoting high standards. The governing body aims to ensure that children are attending a successful school which provides them with a good education and supports their well-being.
Parent Governor Election May 2025
A ballot is underway for our new Parent Governor. Details have been emailed to all parents/carers who are ‘priority 1’ in the School’s records. Any other parents/carers who wish to participate should ask to do so using the contact details below.
Where possible please vote electronically using the link in the email. Ballot papers are also available on request from the School Reception for those unable to vote electronically.
The letter which contains an overview of the process and the candidates’ statements is available here.
A leaflet which explains the voting system (STV) is available here.
Please arrange for your vote to be cast by Thursday 19th June 2025 at 11am.
If you have any questions please contact the Lisa Gatward, Clerk to the Governing Body on governor@overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk or 020 8239 2383.
The Governing Body sets the strategic direction of the school by:
Setting the values, aims and objectives for the school
Agreeing the policy framework for achieving those aims and objectives
Setting statutory targets
Agreeing the school improvement strategy which includes approving the budget and agreeing the staffing structure.
The school governing body is made up of the following:
Parents (5)
Headteacher (1)
Staff (3)
Community Governors (7)
Contact details
The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school by emailing: governor@overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk.