Governors
For governance and financial information please click the link at the top of the page for the Auriga Academy Trust
The Governors work to support the school’s leaders in their realisation of the vision for Capella House School and to ensure the highest possible standards for its pupils.
Following approval from the DfE, the members of the working group became the school’s first Governors and are now recruiting for a number of talented new people to offer a range of skills and experience to the school.
We are very keen to hear from anyone who feels they would be able to serve on the Capella House School Governing Body which meets at least once a term and link to various areas of school development which look at particular issues (such as safeguarding, finance and teaching and learning).
Please contact the school for more information.
Asif Mullan
Trust Appointed Co-opted Governor
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Board of Trustees
Term of Office: 17/07/25 - 16/07/29
Peter Bailey
Co-opted Governor
I am a retired Primary School Head teacher. I have been a head teacher in nine different schools varying in size from 21 pupils to 720 pupils. I have taught in a Social Priority Areas in London and in rural two-teacher schools in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. I have also been responsible for a Hearing-Impaired Unit. I have a granddaughter who is on the Autistic Spectrum and hope to bring an understanding of special needs to this role.
Although I am person who listens to reasoned arguments and gives wide consideration to views that may differ from my own I have personal principles and feel strongly about matters of social justice. With the marked divisions in our country at present I feel it is important that the views of those less well-placed and who have special needs are heard.
I have been a School Governor in a range of schools and was appointed as an elected member of my local council. I am an active member of a political party and have stood in local elections three times. I have been a branch secretary to my professional association the NAHT.
Despite being retired I am an active sportsman playing football into my 70s plus Bowls and Chess
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 09/07/19 - 09/07/23
Attendance 2024-25 - 5/5
Kirsty Craik
Staff Governor
I want to be a governor as I teach across primary and secondary as well as having a child attending the secondary school. I believe this gives me a unique insight into both schools from a professional and personal point of view. I have also been a trustee at Marble Hill Playcentres where I was responsible Safeguarding and overseeing The Saturday Club provision, to support children with additional needs. Having a child with a range of additional needs also means I have a number of links with organisations that support children with SEND and I think I can bring that experience and understanding to the role.
Appointed by the Staff (elected unopposed)
Term of Office: 01/01/24 - 31/12/27
Attendance 2024-25 - 4/5
Meredith Hamilton
Parent Governor
Elected by parents (unopposed)
Term of Office: 01/04/24 - 31/01/28
Attendance 2024-25 - 3/5
Sue Holt
Trust Appointed Co-opted Governor
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Governance and Nominations Committee
Term of Office: 05/02/25 - 04/02/29
Attendance 2024-25 - 1/3
Secil Ozkan
Co-opted Governor
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 26/2/25 - 25/2/29
Attendance 2024-25 - 3/3
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 26/2/25 - 25/2/29
Attendance 2024-25 - 3/3
Claire Richmond
Parent Governor
Claire is a professional musician and devoted mum to her two children with SEND. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and has worked with industry giants including Paramount Pictures, EMI Music Publishing and the legendary Whitfield Street Studios.
For the past two years Claire has chaired the Richmond Parent Carer Forum, a local voluntary organisation that promotes parental involvement in the planning of SEND services. Through this role she’s gained a good understanding of the strengths and challenges in SEND and built working relationships with leaders in education, health and local government.
Elected by parents (unopposed)
Term of Office: 01/12/21 - 30/11/25
Attendance 2024-25 - 2/5
Simon Gordon (Stepped Down)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 06/07/2022 - 31/08/2025
Attendance 2024-25 - 5/5
Kate Nepstad (Stepped Down)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 06/07/2022 - 31/08/2025
Attendance 2024-25 - 4/5
Roger Mills (Stepped Down)
Trust Appointed Co-opted Governor
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Governance and Nominations Committee
Term of Office 05/02/25 - 14/07/25
Attendance 2024-25 - 2/2
Awaiting Bio
Appointed by the Governance and Nominations Committee
Term of Office 05/02/25 - 14/07/25
Attendance 2024-25 - 2/2
Niale Cleobury (Stepped Down)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 06/07/22 - 09/07/25
Attendance 2024-25 - 2/4
Michele Coleman (Stepped Down)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 09/07/19 - 09/07/23
Attendance 2024-25 - 3/4
Andrew Whiteside (Stepped Down - appointed Trustee)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Auriga Academy Trust
Term of Office: 09/07/19 - 01/10/25
Julia Morley (Stepped Down - appointed Member)
Co-opted Governor
Appointed by the Local Governing Body
Term of Office: 06/07/22 - 05/02/25
Attendance 2024-25 - 1/2