Academy Council
Outwood Primary Academy Alne is a proud member of the Outwood Family; therefore, ultimate responsibility for our academy rests with the Outwood Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees. However, some of the work of the board is delegated to the Academy Council, who are the governors of the academy.
Our Academy Council is a sub-committee of the Outwood Board and its role is to carry the Outwood vision, values, policies and priorities forward while providing internal assurance and, in addition, to develop and strengthen the academy's links with the local community.
The Academy Council is made up of governors who are expected to question, challenge and support the academy's leadership. Some governors are appointed by the Trust and others are elected by parents or carers of children who attend Outwood Primary Academy Alne.
Council members
| Governor | Appointed | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Rorke Chair of Local Governing Body Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 April 2025 | 31 March 2029 |
| Mrs Sue Brown Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 April 2025 | 31 March 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Copeland Local Governor Elected by school staff | 6 October 2025 | 5 October 2027 |
| Headteacher Michelle Dawson Local Governor Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 April 2021 | While in post |
| Mrs Alison Mitchell Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2027 |
| Mr David Rogers Local Governor Appointed by foundation/Trust | 1 April 2025 | 31 March 2029 |
| Miss Isabel Stirk Local Governor Elected by school staff | 20 March 2026 | 19 March 2028 |
| Ms Lynsey Willis Local Governor Elected by parents | 13 October 2025 | 12 October 2027 |
Sarah Rorke
- Appointed
- 1 April 2025
- Term ends
- 31 March 2029
Mrs Sue Brown
- Appointed
- 1 April 2025
- Term ends
- 31 March 2029
Mrs Emma Copeland
- Appointed
- 6 October 2025
- Term ends
- 5 October 2027
Headteacher Michelle Dawson
- Appointed
- 1 April 2021
- Term ends
- While in post
Mrs Alison Mitchell
- Appointed
- 1 January 2024
- Term ends
- 31 December 2027
Mr David Rogers
- Appointed
- 1 April 2025
- Term ends
- 31 March 2029
Miss Isabel Stirk
- Appointed
- 20 March 2026
- Term ends
- 19 March 2028
Ms Lynsey Willis
- Appointed
- 13 October 2025
- Term ends
- 12 October 2027
Read our council members' declarations of interests
To contact the chair of governors, please contact the academy.
Standards and accountability
The Outwood Board and our Academy Council, and their members, will at all times uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, known as the Nolan Principles.
The Outwood Board and our Academy Council each have detailed Terms of Reference which set out their roles, responsibilities and functions. The authority of each is controlled by the Board via the Scheme of Delegation. You can find out more about this on the page about the Outwood Grange Academies Trust Board of Trustees.
Could you be a governor?
We're always looking for people from all walks of life to join us in carrying the Outwood vision, values and priorities forward. As a governor you'll receive training, develop transferable skills, and help shape the things that matter most to our pupils and our community.
We especially welcome interest from people with experience in finance, business or marketing, education leadership, safeguarding, HR, health and safety, special educational needs, or careers and employability. If you're ready to question, challenge and support the academy's leadership, we'd love to hear from you. You can read more about the role on the Outwood Family website.