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. 

Mrs. Alison Crellin, Ex-Officio governor representing the local Church

I trained at Great Ormond Street as a paediatric nurse. My first daughter was born with significant additional needs so I gave up work to care for her. During my time at home, and with two further daughters, I kept busy volunteering at school and at Church, sitting on the board of South West Midlands Neo-Natal network as well as helping to set up and run a community shop. I worked at the village nursery before moving to Powick and now work part-time at a Worcester primary school as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant as well as supporting my husband Revd Gary as the Vicar of this parish.

Mr Andrew Hackley - Executive Head Teacher - Associate Governor

In my role as Executive Head Teacher I have strategic oversight of the school including finances and personnel as well as standards of teaching and learning and data analysis. I am also Executive Head of Broadheath C.E. Primary School and Martley C.E. Primary School and we work closely together, along with the other DoWMAT schools, to ensure we provide the best possible experience in school for all children.

Ms Rebekah Harris - Foundation governor (appointed by the PCC)

Rebekah began he role as governor in January 2024 (picture to follow).

Mrs Rebecca Hibell - Head of School   (picture to follow)

Rebecca joined Madresfield as Head of School in September 2024. 

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 a vacancy for a Foundation governor; if you would like to find out more about this role 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.