Pele Trust Schools Academy Governance
Pele Trust Directors are responsible for:
The Directors will work collaboratively with the 6 schools, each bringing their own unique experiences to support the schools and to ensure that the pupils are getting the best possible education.
More information related to Pele Trust Governance can be found here.
Academy Committees:
The members of the Academy Committees will support the work of the Directors by taking on a more substantial role in each school to closely support and challenge Headteachers and senior leaders to ensure that the school is offering an excellent education to all pupils. They have a prominent role to play in:
Chair of Richard Coates Primary School Academy Committee:
Melanie King
c/o Thornhill Road
Ponteland
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE20 9QB
melanie.king@richard-coates.uk
Academy Committee Members:
Rev. P. Allinson
Ex-officio by virtue of office
No business or pecuniary interests held
Michael Anderson
Appointed by academy members
Appointed from 24th November 2021 to 23rd November 2025
No business or pecuniary interests held
Michael Brown
Appointed by Governing Body
Appointed from 17th March 2022 to 16th March 2026
No business or pecuniary interests held
James Watson
Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher
No business or pecuniary interests held
Robert Ramsay
Appointed by Foundation body
Appointed from 17th March 2022 to 16th March 2026
No business or pecuniary interests held
Samantha Rutter
Elected by school staff
Appointed from 18th June 2022 to 17th June 2026
No business or pecuniary interests held
Laura Ratcliff
Elected by Parents
Appointed from 17th March 2022 to 16th March 2026
No business or pecuniary interests held
Andrew Garrad
Elected by Foundation Body
Appointed from 20th March 2023 to 20th March 2027
No business or pecuniary interests held
See GIAS for information related to Governors, both current and historic.