Some of the work of the Board of Trustees is delegated to each school’s Local Governing Body (LGB), who are sub committees of the Board of Trustees and who challenge and support the Headteacher holding them to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, monitor the implementation of the School Development Plan, ensure that the school’s money is well spent and that the school is safe and welcoming. Full details of that delegation can be found in the Scheme of Delegation.
Mrs Sarah Gilliam
Chair of Governors • Quality of Education Governor
Sarah has been on the Local Governing Committee since November 2017 where she was elected as a parent governor. She became Vice Chair in September 2019 and Chair in September 2020. Sarah currently has one child at St Mary’s so enjoys being a parent at the school and also a strategic part of the school, as governor. Sarah divides her time between her governor duties, family life and graphic design work plus has a real passion for music, arts, crafts and cooking and loves to develop her knowledge whenever she can.
Sarah also monitors the school Website.
St Mary's C of E Primary, Old Road, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NG.
James joined the Local Governing Committee in November 2024 and is the Vice Chair and Link Governor for Safeguarding. He has two children at St Mary's and brings experience from healthcare and Higher Education sectors. James enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and playing guitar.
Anne Porter
SEND & Pupil Premium Governor
Anne joined the Local Governing Committee in September 2023 and as a retired Special School teacher has a particular interest in ensuring that all children achieve their potential. She is a keen gardener and runner and spends time doing other sports related activities including long walks with her collie dog. Anne has one grandchild at St Mary’s and can usually be found at the cake stall on any ‘event’ days!
Jackie Horton
Foundation Governor
Jackie joined the Local Governing Committee in September 2023 and is Foundation Governor. Jackie spent many years working in the travel industry, has lived in Writhlington for over twenty years and currently has two grandchildren at St Mary’s. As well as her role as a Governor, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, needlecrafts and visiting new places both locally and further afield.
Jackie's areas of responsibility as Foundation Governor include R.E. and SIAMS.
Laura Ingram
Quality of Education Governor • Health & Safety Governor
Laura joined the Local Governing Committee in September 2025 and has two children at St. Mary’s. Laura’s professional background is in adult and children’s mental health services and she also works as a trauma informed Coach. Laura is passionate about wellbeing, emotional resilience, and creating environments where everyone can thrive. Outside of work, Laura loves spending time with her two boys, her family, being by the sea, exploring nature, and reading.