Governing Body
Maypole School's proprietors are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the School's management and operation. They are supported by the School's Governing Body, which is an advisory group of specialists and experts, whose remit is to scrutinise and challenge all aspects of the School’s operation, and to advise the school as appropriate. The Group’s Terms of Reference are at this link.
The Group will comprise of at least 7 members, of which at least half will be external members who are highly experienced in holding schools and / or organisations to account.
In the event of a complaint about the School, the chair of the Governing Body will be contactable via governingbody@maypoleschool.co.uk, or letters can be posted to the Governing Body Chair, Maypole School, 76 Leigham Court Rd, Streatham SW16 2QA. The Chair can also be contacted via the School Office, on 0203 887 0395 during term-time, or via 07512 318 056 at any time.
The Proprietor body (Maypole Therapeutic Education Ltd) is contactable via acherrywood@maypoleschool.co.uk or via 07512 318 056 at any time, or letters can be posted to the Governing Body Chair, Maypole School, 76 Leigham Court Rd, Streatham SW16 2QA.
The Governing Body's members are as shown below.
External members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Philip Prior | Educational Psychologist (Chair) |
| Nigel Butcher | Pastor of a local Church |
| Bryan Sergeant | Organisational Consultant |
| Callum Taylor | Financier |
Employee Members |
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Adrienne Cherrywood OBE | Principal |
| John Herring | Admissions & Operations |
| Kitty Clark | Headteacher |
| Terry Price | Operations & Contracts |
"Key to the school's success is the oversight of those in positions of governance ... who have a high degree of hands-on knowledge, while maintaining a clear strategic vision going forward. A small team of external independent advisors, known as governors, also provide support. With a mix of backgrounds, including in finance and educational psychology, their work in providing a fresh eye on day-to-day life at Maypole is important. ... Importantly, all the relevant independent school standards continue to be met since the school opened."
Ofsted Report, Maypole School (Sunbury), June 2024