Governors
Members of the Governing Body:
Mr James Ashforth
Chair of Governors
email: jamesashforth@compassacademytrust.org
My name is James Ashforth and I am a local governor at Oak Lodge. I have two sons, one a current Oak Lodge pupil and one who will join when he reaches reception age. I am passionate about supporting the strategic direction of the school and giving an external viewpoint, with safeguarding as my specific role on the local governing body. I am currently the Group Head of e-Commerce for A.S Watson Group, which is the worlds largest international Health & Beauty retailer (brands in the UK include Superdrug, Savers and The Perfume Shop). The strategic nature of the role allows me to apply many aspects of it to my role as a local governor at Oak Lodge. I was lucky to have a varied education with a BSc in Geography from Reading
University, I now live with my family in West Wickham.
Mr G Tysall
Local Governor- Vice Chair
Mrs G Turner
Parent Governor
Mrs C Weedon
Parent Governor
Mr Tom Burrill
Local Governor
I am Tom Burrill and I have two children at Oak Lodge Primary School. I am an independent Financial Adviser and as a governor of Oak Lodge help out with the school sports facilities and budget. I love most sports, particularly rugby in the winter and tennis and cricket in the summer.
Miss A Loveless
Staff Governor
Mrs D Lowton
Head Teacher
Contacting the School Governors:
If you wish to contact the Chair of Governors or another member of the Local Governing Body, please address your correspondence to Joyce Munro, Governance Manager, at governance@compassacademytrust.org or alternatively through the school office oaklodge@compassacademytrust.org
Governing Body Minutes
Copies of Local Governing Body minutes can be requested through the Oak Lodge School Office.
Oak Lodge Primary School
Chamberlain Crescent
West Wickham
Kent, BR4 0LJ
oaklodge@compassacademytrust.org
Oak Lodge Primary School - Register of Business Interests 2023-2024
| Name | Role | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Term of Appointment | Declared Business Interests | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest | Unremunerated activities related to those of Compass Academy Trust | Family Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J Ashforth | LGB Member Chair | Co-opted by Compass Academy Trust Directors 05/12/2023 | 15/10/2021 | 14/10/2025 | AS Watson (Health & Beauty UK) Ltd | Retail | Employee | n/a | n/a |
| Mrs A Loveless | LGB Member | Staff | 15/10/2021 | 14/01/2025 | Compass Academy Trust | Education | Employee | n/a | n/a |
| Mr T Burrill | LGB Member | Co-opted by Compass Academy Trust Directors 05/12/2023 | 15/10/2021 | 14/10/2025 | None | None | None | None | n/a |
| Mr G Tysall | LGB Member | LGB | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Impact Multi Academy Trust | Education | Employee | n/a | n/a |
| Mrs C Weedon | LGB Member | Parents | 05/12/2023 | 04/12/2027 | Harris Academy | Education | Employee | Staff Governor- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green Section Leader- 8th West Wickham Scouts | n/a |
| Mrs G Turner | LGB Member | Parents | 05/12/2023 | 04/12/2027 | GT Consulting Services | Consultancy | Employee | n/a | n/a |
| Mrs D Lowton | Headteacher | Compass Academy Trust | Education | Employee | Pixl Letts Education | Husband works at Oak Lodge as p/t teacher and supply teacher for the Trust |
Governors who have left the LGB in the last 12 months
| Name | Role | Date of Resignation |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs H O’Sullivan | LGB Member | 07/02/2024 |