Kirkstall St. Stephen’s C of E (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

"What a great responsibility, one that I feel compliments my role of Vicar here in Kirkstall. I joined the Governing Body of the school in Spring 2018. I believe that the links between School and Church are already great and am really excited about developing the relationship further. As Vicar in Kirkstall, along with the Bishop of Kirkstall I have a wide responsibility for each person within the parish, whilst I can do that from the church, being involved with this wonderful school allows for a greater opportunities.

I'm happy to talk with anyone who wants to chat about the school, church or life in general."

Mr Andrew Rhodes
Appointed May 2021 by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years
I have two children at Kirkstall St. Stephens and have always liked the atmosphere around the school. I applied to be a governor to try and support the school in its efforts to help our children grow as learners and people. I am a primary school teacher myself in Armley where I have worked for 16 years. I live in Kirkstall where I also coach with Kirkstall Crusaders under 7s.

Dr Sheila Black
Appointed May 2021 by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years
I joined the governing board as associate member in 2019 and have recently been appointed as foundation governor. I have 3 children who have grown up through KSS. They have loved their time at this school, and I became a governor to continue to ensure that KSS is a place where children are nurtured and grow. I am a consultant in LGI, and spend my spare time down at my allotment near the school.

Mr Bill Davidson
Appointed May 2021 by PCC at St Stephen's Church. Term of office 4 years


Parent Governors - Elected by the parents of children in school
Mr Richard Warrington
Appointed November 2017 by parental election. Term of office 4 years.
"I joined the governing body this September as a parent governor. I have a varied background in the charity sector as a community development worker and researcher. After working for a short while as a Primary School teacher I now work for Young Lives Leeds, an advice and support networks for charities in Leeds that work with children, young people and their families. As a keen trombonist you might catch me playing at Kirkstall Festival or any number of other events around the city."

LEA Governor - Appointed by the Local Authority
Cllr Fiona Venners
Appointed September 2015 by Local Authority. Term of office 4 years.
"I have been a Local Education Authority appointed governor since 2016 and am a Labour Councillor for the Kirkstall Ward. I have worked in mental health for 25 years and I am the  Chief Executive of the city wide charity 'Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service' which provides out of hours support to people in acute mental health crisis. I am a marathon runner and member of Kirkstall Harriers running club. I live very near the school, with my partner and my cats."

Associate Member - Appointed by the Governing Body
Mrs Rebecca Parr




Previous Members of the Governing Body