Welcome to the governance page of our website where you can find out about how our school is led and managed by clicking on the links below.

For more information on governance and how to become a governor please visit the Laurus Trust webpage.

A diagram depicting the Governance Structure for the Laurus Trust
Laurus Scheme of Delegation 2025-2026 v1Download

Our full board membership can be viewed under Board Membership on the Laurus Trust Governance webpage.

  • Ruth Ledder (Chair) – Co-opted – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Chris Barnett – Co-opted – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Nick Shaw – Parent – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Martin Greaves – Co-opted – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Julia Gurry – Parent – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Jack Worth – Staff – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Elena Ponsen – Head of School – Term of Office: N/A to N/A
  • Lesley Doe – Co-opted – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2029
  • Natalie Evans – Associate Member – Term of Office: N/A to N/A
  • Julie Ewing – Associate Member – Term of Office: 01.09.2025 to N/A

Statutory Information

For further statutory information please visit the Laurus Trust webpage.

The Chair of the Academy Committee can be contacted via the school at Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 2NF.