Governing Body
| Mr Christopher Balderstone | Chair |
| Mr Mark Ashmore | Vice Chair |
| Mr Mike Holder | Trust Governor (elected) |
| Mrs Julie Hyett | Parent Governor (elected) |
| Mrs Louise Faraday | Staff Governor (elected) |
| Mrs Zara Peskett | Local Governor |
| Mrs Karen Sarbutts | Headteacher |
| Mr Matthew Hoddinott | Local Governor |
Governor Information
Christopher Balderstone
Chair Of Governors. I am a former governor of a local primary and several multi-academy trust primary and secondary schools. Solicitor since 1988, with experience in leisure retail, house building and education sectors. I hope to bring commercial and technical support to the governors and the school.
Mark Ashmore
Chair of Management & Resources Committee and Vice Chair Of Governors. I became involved as a governor because I am the parent of 3 children at old Stratford and feel it is important to take part in their education in whatever way I can.
I am an events manager for a wine company specialising in outdoor events, cultural, sporting and music. As a manager I bring my organisational, man management and operational experience to the governing body.
Phil Webster
I am currently the Chief Executive of the Grand Union Partnership. My three children also attend Old Stratford Primary School. I am a head teacher of a school in Milton Keynes where I have been for eight years and believe my experience will be of worth to the school.
Karen Sarbutts
I am currently the Headteacher at Old Stratford Primary School. I have worked in a number of schools and have a huge passion for children's learning and encouraging children to be well rounded individuals. Being fresh from the classroom I believe I can help drive the school forward to outstanding. I enjoy meeting with all stakeholders ensuring a collective vision for the school as well as clear robust policies.
Louise Faraday
I have been a governor for 3 years. I have worked in a number of schools and feel I bring a number of different experiences to help move the school forward. I enjoy being involved in making policy decisions and implemented how they work in practice across the school.
Zara Peskett
As a secondary school teacher in Milton Keynes, I have a deep rooted belief in the importance of education and investing in people. Working with the team at Old Stratford Primary School allows me to contribute to the community in which I live and hopefully put to good use over ten years of teaching experience.
Matthew Hoddinott
I have been part of the governing board for since Autumn 2016 and am passionate about the excellent academic and social skills our Children receive from the wonderful community school.
I have one child at Old Stratford and became involved on the governing group to contribute to the school ensuring we continue to strive for an outstanding all-encompassing education for our children. I am the Managing Director of a small business consultancy dealing with environmental solutions in the roofing, paving and water management industries.
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