School Board
West Kirby School and College's success, and aspirations for the future, is driven by and shared with our School Board.
Members of our School Board bring diverse expertise and experience from broad areas of public and business life. With the interests of the school and every young person within it as their focus, our School Board give freely of their time, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive the school forward.
Any member of the School Board can be contacted in writing to the school address or emailing schooloffice@wkrs.co.uk.
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| Name | Role / Linked Responsibility |
| Mr Tom Whitworth | Chair, Trustee |
| TBC | Vice-Chair of The School Board & RSE |
| Mr Richard Hicks | Headteacher, Governor |
| Miss. Sian Thomas Ⓣ | CEO & Safeguarding, Trustee |
| Father Brian Bell Ⓣ | Community, Trustee |
| Mrs. Lynda Powner | Staff Governor |
| TBC | Parent Governor |
| TBC | Local Governor, Quality of Education & Careers |
| Mr Peter Merity Ⓣ | Trustee |
Ⓣ Trustee of the Charity
Company Secretary: Mrs Lindsay Bott
Clerk to the Board: Mrs Cherrie Creager
Meet the School Board
Mr Tom Whitworth, Chair
Mr Richard Hicks, Headteacher, Governor
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Miss Sian Thomas, CEO & Safeguarding Trustee
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Fr. Brian Bell, Trustee - Community
Fr. Brian Bell sits on the School Board as Trustee with linked responsibility for Community at the school.
Brian has been the Vicar of Saint Andrew's (West Kirby) since March 2022, is a local resident, and a well known face in the community.
As a former teacher himself, he knows the world of education well - sharing our passion, commitment and enthusiasm for 'changing childrens' lives'.
In his previous parishes, he has always sought to become actively involved in the life of the schools, where so much goes on that is formative in the education of young people. It is his sincere hope that this will be no different here.
As Trustee with linked responsibility for Community at the school, Brian brings a community perspective to the Board - and supports the school to develop strong community links beyond its walls.
Coupled with his ministry on the Wirral, he is also committed to other charitable organisations in his work as a trustee with two other organisations based in Norfolk and Wakefield.
Mrs. Lynda Powner, Staff Governor
Mrs. Lynda Powner is the school's Staff Governor, and also sits on the Care Committee at the school.
Lynda has strong positive relationships with external professionals and works in close partnership with agencies, parents/carers and pupils to support and achieve the best outcomes for all. She also plays a key role in the Admissions process and promoting high levels of Attendance.
Mr Peter Merity, Trustee
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Former members of the School Board
The following members have left the School Board in the last 12 months:
| Name | Left office on |
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| Mr Phil Deakin | |
| Mrs Deborah Gould | |
| Mrs Vicki Storey |