Meet our School Governing Body
The remit for the Governing Body is to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and it's pupils and the performance management of staff
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure it's money is well spent
Governing Body Composition
| Type of Governor | No. |
| Headteacher | 1 |
| Local Authority | 1 |
| Foundation | 6 |
| Parent | 2 |
| Staff | 1 |
Governor Constitution
If spaces are shown in the table below, this indicates places within the constitution which can optionally be filled. Where vacancies are shown this indicates places within the constitution which should be filled.
| Role | Name | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End | Appointing Body |
| Local Authority Governor | Mr Colin Shackleton | 20 Mar 2023 | 17 Jun 2024 | 16 Jun 2028 | Wigan Local Authority |
| Foundation Governor | Prof Freda Bridge | 12 Jan 2020 | 12 Jan 2024 | 11 Jan 2028 | Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Dr Neil Gredecki | 23 Oct 2019 | 23 Oct 2023 | 11 Oct 2027 | Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Dr Justine Silcock | 01 Sep 2020 | 01 Sep 2020 | 31 Aug 2028 | Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Patricia Snape | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2023 | 30 Oct 2027 | Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mrs Catherine Crouch | 02 May 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 01 May 2027 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Mr Peter Raponi | 01 Sep 2025 | 01 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2029 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Foundation Governor | Vacancy | ||||
| Headteacher | Mrs Denise Brahms | 01 Sep 2022 |
ex-officio |
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| Parent Governor | Miss Victoria Dixon | 16 Sep 2024 | 16 Sep 2024 | 15 Sep 2028 |
Parental Ballot |
| Parent Governor | Vacancy |
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| Staff Governor | Mr Martin Fernay | 13 May 2024 | 13 May 2024 | 12 May 2028 |
Staff Ballot |
Chris Hillidge Term of Office ended 4th October 2025
Declaration of Interests
| Name of Governor | Details of Pecuniary Interest | Details of Personal Interest |
| Dr Justine Silcock |
Member of UCU Volunteer Coordinator - CAFOD Co-Chair of Liverpool Archdiocesan J & P Commission |
None |
| Mrs Patricia Snape |
None |
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| Dr Neil Gredecki |
None |
None |
| Prof Freda Bridge |
Consultant for WWLCSD Facilitator for Archdiocese Senior Leadership Programme |
None |
Committee Membership
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St Mary's Catholic High School Governing Board |
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| Governor Name | Responsibility |
| Neil Gredecki |
Chair / Headteacher PM / Sixth Form / Staff Wellbeing |
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Pat Snape |
Vice Chair / Headteacher PM / Safeguarding / Attendance |
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Colin Shackleton |
Health & Safety / Personal Development |
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Denise Brahms |
Headteacher |
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Freda Bridge |
Catholic Life / Finance |
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Justine Silcock |
Catholic Life / Literacy |
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Catherine Crouch |
Risk Management |
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Victoria Dixon |
Pupil Premium / SEND |
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Peter Raponi |
Finance / Risk Management |
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Quality of Education Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
Finance, HR & Premises Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
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Justine Silcock (Chair) Freda Bridge Pat Snape Christian Hillidge Denise Brahms (HT) Chris Glennon (DHT) |
Freda Bridge (Chair) Catherine Crouch Neil Gredecki Colin Shackleton Martin Fernay Denise Brahms (HT) Julie Langham (SAHT) Peter Raponi |
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Pastoral and Personal Development Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
Pay Committee *clerked by Wigan GS |
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Pat Snape (Chair) Neil Gredecki Justine Silcock Denise Brahms (HT) Cheryl Jump (DHT) Victoria Dixon |
Neil Gredecki Justine Silcock Pat Snape
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Governor Attendance
Terms of reference for all committees are available on request from school.
Any enquiries please contact the Clerk to Governors, Ms J Langham