

Governors at Penpol School
The governors of the school are required to focus upon three strategic areas and hold our headteacher to account.
- The ethos and strategic direction of the school.
- The educational performance of the school and its pupils.
- The financial performance of the school.
Our governing body has representatives from the staff, parents, the local authority and various sectors of the wider community, bringing a wide range of skills and experience
We are all very proud to play our part in supporting the school and our students. We want each child to feel safe and to enjoy their time at Penpol. It is our firm commitment that every child receives the provision they deserve in order to achieve the best possible outcomes on both their academic and personal journeys.
– Chair of Governors
Meet Our Governors

Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett: Headteacher
Staff Governor | Governor since 14.4.2018
Chairs Committee
Finance + Premises Committee
Staffing Committee

Mrs Rachel Woodhead: Chair of Governors
Responsible For: Whistleblowing
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
Chairs Committee
Second Committee
Headteacher Pay + Performance Committee









Mrs Holly-Anne Hewett: Vice-Chair of Governors
Parent Governor | Governor Term: 6.12.2021 - 6.12.2025
First Committee









Mrs Nikki Powell
Responsible For: Safeguarding
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 18.4.2017 - 17.4.2025
Chairs Committee
Finance + Premises Committee
Staffing Committee
Headteacher Pay + Performance Committee


Mr Nic Stanlake
Responsible For: Health and Safety
Staff Governor | Governor Term: 1.9.2018 - 31.8.2022
Staffing Committee









Mr Mike Dale
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
Second Committee









Mrs Madeleine Bennett
Co-opted Governor | Governor Term: 4.10.2021 - 3.10.2025
First Committee









Mrs Laura Valance
Local Authority (LA) Governor | Governor Term: 6.12.2021 - 6.12.2025
Second Committee









Mr Nigel D'Arcy
Parent Governor | Governor Term: 1.9.2019 - 30.8.2023
First Committee


Mrs Tiffany Pope
Associate Member | Governor Term: 1.9.2019 - 30.8.2023









Mrs Charlotte Overton
Clerk to the Governors
Clerk since 2021
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13th July 2022