Our governing body supports Darland High School in providing an ambitious, inclusive education for every learner. Governors work with school leaders to help shape the school’s direction, support improvement and provide constructive challenge.
Our governors bring perspectives from parents, staff, the local authority and the wider community. Together, they help keep the interests of our learners at the heart of the school’s development.
The governing body provides strategic oversight of the school. Its work includes:
The Headteacher and school leadership team are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school.
Membership as at October 2026
| Role or category | Members |
|---|---|
| Interim Headteacher | Miss Sarah Hatch |
| Local Authority Governors | Mr Peter Dodd; Mr Ian Edwards (Chair); Cllr Hugh Jones; Mr Rob Ratcliffe; one vacancy |
| Community Governors | Mrs Kay Andrew; Mrs Janice Barnes; Cllr Ross Shepherd; two vacancies |
| Parent Governors | Ms Emily Abram; Ms Michelle Harvey-Thomas; Ms Roz Oldfield; Mrs Gemma Stokoe; two vacancies |
| Teacher Governors | Mr Arron Jones; one vacancy |
| Non-Teaching Governor | One vacancy |
| Clerk to the Governing Body | Mrs Helen Holland |
Read our Annual Report to Parents to find out more about the work of our governing body..
To contact the Chair of Governors or the Clerk to the Governing Body, please contact the school office and ask for your correspondence to be forwarded to the appropriate person.