Our Governors

Meet our Governors

Our Governors and Governing Body ~ September 2025

At Eltham Church of England Primary School we believe that strong governance plays a vital role in helping every child thrive. As governors we are proud to support the leadership and direction of the school in close partnership with the headteacher, school staff, the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Together we work to uphold the values and vision of our school, rooted in the words from Micah 6:8: "To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Our role as a governing body is strategic. We are here to ensure clarity of vision, hold leaders to account and oversee how the school’s resources are used. We bring a broad range of skills and life experiences to the table and we are united by a shared commitment to serve the whole school community with integrity, compassion and courage.

We are proud to be a Church of England school where Christian values shape not just what we teach but how we lead, support and care for one another. Our vision is rooted in scripture, our collective worship is central to school life and our values of love, enthusiasm, understanding, forgiveness, resilience and respect are lived out in the day-to-day life of the school. At the same time we are a school family made up of many beliefs and backgrounds and we welcome children of any faith or none. That inclusive spirit is reflected in everything we do, including how we approach curriculum planning, pupil wellbeing, financial decisions and the ongoing development of a safe and supportive school culture.

As governors we are guided by the Nolan Principles of Public Life and by our own Code of Conduct. We aim to model the school’s values in the way we work with each other and with school leaders. We are proud to contribute to a culture where every voice is valued, high standards are pursued and children’s wellbeing and individual needs are placed at the heart of all decision-making.

We take our responsibilities seriously, not only to the children currently in our care but to the future of the school itself. We are actively involved in monitoring progress, listening to feedback, supporting staff and identifying opportunities for the school to grow and flourish. This includes ongoing oversight of how the school supports children with special educational needs and disabilities and how we can help remove barriers to learning wherever possible.

Our most recent Key Stage 2 results reflect this ongoing commitment to excellence:

86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (compared to 61% nationally)

19% achieved a higher standard across all three areas (compared to 8% nationally)

Average scores of 109 in both reading and maths (above local and national averages)

We are proud of our school’s achievements but we are equally focused on nurturing an environment where every child feels safe, inspired and encouraged to be their best self academically, socially and spiritually.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about governance at Eltham Church of England Primary School. If you would like to learn more about the role of the governing body or are interested in getting involved, please get in touch via the school office.

Celia Niven
Chair of Governors

September 2025