Local Governing Board
The Local Governing Board (LGB) has a broad spectrum of Governors who are well trained and bring with them knowledge of local business, education and the local community. They have an important role in ensuring that the school provides the best possible educational environment for the young people in our community. The purpose of the LGB is to provide support and challenge to the school on behalf of the Trust Board. It does this through providing strategic direction at a local level, promoting high standards and educational achievement. The Local Governing Board's key focus is on:
- Achievement of Pupils
- Behaviour & Safety
- Leadership & Management
- Quality of Teaching
| Membership | Term of Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Governors (2) | Lola Akinlade | 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2026 |
| Jay Oghale | 23/07/2022 - 22/06/2027 | |
| Trust Governors (4 up to 8) | Andrew Overton (Chair) | 01/01/2021 - 31/12/2025 |
| Tim Harrison (Vice Chair) | 01/01/2021 - 31/12/2025 | |
| Jeffery Quaye | 20/03/2023 - 19/03/2027 | |
| Chris Edwards Earl | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028 | |
| Danielle Gilmartin | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028 | |
| Community Governors (3) | Steven Bates | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028 |
| Ree Roach Williams | 01/01/2021 - 31/12/2025 | |
| Adam Akbar | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028 | |
| Staff Governors (1) | Esi Ayensu | 18/09/2024 - 17/09/2028 |
| Head of School | Pinar Taze | Ex-Officio |
| Executive Headteacher: | Helena Mills | Ex-Officio |
Register of Interests
| Interests | ||||||
| Name and appointment | Confirmed | Organisation | Type of interest | Notes | From | To |
| Name: Adam Akbar Appointment: community Term of office start: 01/09/2024 Term of office end: 31/08/2028 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 25/09/2025 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Lola Akinlade Appointment: parent Term of office start: 01/09/2022 Term of office end: 31/08/2026 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 25/09/2025 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Esi Ayensu Appointment: staff Term of office start: 18/09/2024 Term of office end: 17/09/2028 Appointed by: staff |
Nothing to Declare: 11/11/2024 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Steven Bates Appointment: Community governor Term of office start: 01/09/2025 Term of office end: 31/08/202 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 17/07/2025 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Chris Edwards-Earl Appointment: trust governor Term of office start: 01/09/2024 Term of office end: 31/08/2028 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 11/09/2024 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Danielle Gilmartin Appointment: trust governor Term of office start: 01/09/2024 Term of office end: 31/08/2028 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 20/08/2025 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Tim Harrison Appointment: trust governor Term of office start: 01/01/2026 Term of office end: 31/12/2029 Appointed by: - |
Confirmed: 23/09/2025 |
Newham Partnership Works (NPW) |
Chair of Board, Company Director | - | 07/01/2015 | - |
| Name: Oghale Jay Onyidu Appointment: parent Term of office start: 23/06/2023 Term of office end: 22/06/2027 Appointed by: - |
Nothing to Declare: 11/11/2024 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Name: Andrew Overton Appointment: trust governor Term of office start: 01/01/2026 Term of office end: 31/12/2029 Appointed by: - |
Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Horton Primary School | Vice Chair of Governors | I am a Parish Councillor in Hornton | 01/06/2018 | - |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Burnt Mill Academy | Chair of Governors | - | 01/09/2018 | - | |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers | Past Master | Royal Docks Academy is affiliated to the WHCD purely for charitable purposes. The Livery Company seeks to support the school and its students where it can. | 01/01/2009 | - | |
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Confirmed: 11/11/2024 |
Royal Docks Academy | Chair of Governors | I have been Vice Chair of governors for 6 years prior to this appointment | 01/01/2021 | - | |
| Name: Jeffery Quaye OBE Appointment: trust governor Term of office start: 21/03/2023 Term of office end: 20/03/2027 Appointed by: - |
Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Wentworth Primary School | Primary School | Trustee | 09/01/2016 | - |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Aspirations Academies Trust | Multi-academy Trust | National Director of Education and Standards | 09/01/2018 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
BMAT | Multi-academy Trust | Member of Standards Committee | 02/01/2020 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Ofqual | Government Body | External Expert | 05/01/2020 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Department for Education | Government Department | Government Advisor | 09/05/2017 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Worshipful Company of Educators | Education Charity | Liveryman | 09/01/2018 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Ofsted | Business or finance interests | Lead Ofsted Inspector | 01/10/2012 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Changing Lives Learning Trust | Other governance role | Trustee | 01/09/2023 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
University of Oxford | Business or finance interests | External Examiner | 01/03/2020 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Coventry University | Business or finance interests | Chief External Examiner | 01/08/2022 | - | |
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Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
Ofqual | Business or finance interests | External Expert - Education and Mathematics | 01/05/2020 | - | |
| Name: Reenell Roach-Williams Appointment: community Term of office start: 01/01/2026 Term of office end: 31/12/2029 Appointed by: LGB |
Confirmed: 25/09/2025 |
- | Employee | Son is a member of staff. | - | - |