Role of the Governing Body

The role of the Governing Body is to ensure that the school is continually reflecting on and improving its practice in order to create a learning environment in which all the children can achieve the best possible outcomes.

Mrs Lorna Bradshaw

Lorna is our Staff Governor.

Mrs Lauren Priest, Chair and Foundation governor (appointed by the PCC) (picture to follow)

Lauren joined the governing board in November 2024 and leads on Early Years monitoring. 
 

Mr Andrew Hackley

I am now Headteacher at St Oswald's school having previously been Executive Head Teacher for Madresfield. We work closely together, along with the other DoWMAT schools, to ensure we provide the best possible experience in school for all children.

VACANCY - Foundation governor (appointed by the PCC)

Mrs Rebecca Hibell - Headteacher   (picture to follow)

Rebecca joined Madresfield as Head of School in September 2024 before being appointed Headteacher in September 2025.

Mr Peter Hollick, Vice Chair

Peter is a Parent Governor.

As a Parent Governor I am very keen that the school continues to be both academically successful and provides a happy, supportive environment for our children. I have one son at the school and I am usually in the playground a couple of mornings every week, which helps me keep in touch with school life. My work as a Chartered Engineer involves leading small teams to solve problems within a limited budget. Hopefully this gives me skills and experience that will be useful to the governing body. In my spare time I like to spend as much time outdoors as possible. 

Mr David Radley

David is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Worcester Diocesan Board of Education.

After retiring as a GP in Malvern 2 years ago, I became a volunteer reader at Madresfield School. As a result of this, I became more involved with the school and became a governor in September 2017. My particular responsibilities are the Buildings and Health & Safety.  

Mrs Adrienne Yarsley - Parent Governor

As a Parent Governor my priorities are to ensure that Madresfield offers a happy and protective environment for our children. I am keen to build on the excellent work already achieved at the school and enthusiastic to ensure that we provide a supportive structure for the hardworking staff at the school.  I have a daughter at Madresfield and am keen to ensure that all children flourish as my daughter continues to do.

I currently work in the NHS as an HR Business Partner. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and my husband Jon is also a paramedic in the NHS. I feel that working in public sector                                          environment with all the skills gained in HR puts me in good position to be able to support the school                                with resourcing and governance requirements. Away from work, I enjoy getting into nature – camping                              and being active. I also enjoy travelling in both the UK and further afield.

We have three vacancies for Foundation governor; if you would like to find out more about these roles please email the Clerk to Governors clerk@madresfield.dowmat.education, contact the school on 01684 573620 or speak to Rev Gary Crellin on 01905 830270.