The Governing Body is made up of 14 governors including:

• Three Foundation Governors, appointed by the Diocese of Ely. When in post, this includes the Vicar of the Parish of Whittlesford.
• One Authority Governor, appointed by Cambridgeshire County Council.
• Four Parent Governors, drawn from and elected by the parents and guardians of children at the school.
• One Staff Governor, drawn from and elected by the school's staff.
• Five Governors co-opted by the Governing Body to ensure that a suitable balance of skills and experience is maintained.

The current membership of the Governing Body is as follows:

Matt Lewis 

Chair of Governors

(Parent Governor; Pupil Matters Committee)

Governor Lead - Safeguarding, DT, Music, Year 2 Link Governor

I moved to the village with my wife and eldest child in 2020. Both my both children attend William Westley and having seen them settle so well in the school, it has been a privilege to join the governing body. Having left secondary education in 2019, being a Governor enables me to draw on my professional experiences and training to benefit the school and the wider community. Currently, I am training to be a minister of religion in the Church of England. My two vocations are suited to help William Westley fulfil its goals based on the Christian ethos it has.  William Westley is a fantastic community that I am thrilled to be a part of. 

Chloe Landucci

Vice Chair of Governors

(Foundation Governor, Resources committee, Pupil Matters committee)

Governor Lead - Collective Worship, English, Support Staff, Year 6 link governor 

I have lived in the village for 10 years with my husband Tim and it has been a wonderful place to bring up our two daughters, Evie and Isla, who both attend William Westley. I joined the governing body in 2021 as a Foundation governor and am proud to be able to bring my skills and experience to support two valuable parts of our village community – the School and the Church.  I have worked in educational publishing for nearly 20 years, most recently in strategy development roles, hold an Executive MBA from Cranfield University and am a Fellow of the

Chartered Management Institute. Outside work and parenting, you may spot me at the weekend  going for a run around the village! 

Helena Anderson

(Parent Governor)

Details to follow.   

Jon Bartram

(Co-opted Governor; Pupil Matters committee)

Governor Lead - Inclusion / SEND, PE, Year 6 Link Governor

I have two children who attend William Westley Primary School and have recently

taken on the role  as co-opted Governor, with a focus on Special Education Needs

and Disability (SEND) and  inclusion within the school. Following a carrier in

the Civil Service which started with me working as a psychologist in the prison

service and ending as a policy advisor in the Home Office, I now  work in the NHS

on the matter of health equity and inclusion across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

I hope to utilise the skills I have attained over the years to help support the school and

its pupils as well as contribute to the local community through my role as Governor. 

Rob Cassels

(Local Authority Governor; Resources Committee) 

Governor Lead - PE, Maths & Year 5 Link Governor

We have lived in Whittlesford since 1996, and our daughter Rosie was at William Westley. I have been a Local Authority-appointed Governor for more than 10 years, sitting on the Resources sub-committee, with links to maths and sport.  I work in the pharmaceutical industry, and am a trustee of the village's Nicholas Swallow Charity, and Chairman of Whittlesford Cricket Club. I also sit on the Lawn Trust.

Reverend Olivia Coles

(Foundation Governor; Pupil Matters committee)   

Governor Lead - Collective Worship, RE, Year 5 Link Governor

I moved to Whittlesford at the end of 2018, as the new priest for Whittlesford Parish Church.

 We have two grown up children and my husband works at Addenbrookes.  It has been a joy to get to know the village and community and build relationships between the church and so many different groups in the village.  It is a privilege to serve as a Foundation Governor for William Westley and one of the highlights of my week to come into the school for collective worship or host the school in the Parish or URC church for Christmas, Easter or Harvest celebrations.  My background is in Secondary teaching, so I have experience of what it is like to be on the front line in education and the pressures faced by schools.  I am the Community Governor which is a great role for me as my passion is about building community relations and to work closely with the staff and families in a more pastoral role.  I can often be seen walking my dog Gracie around                                        the village and am always up for a coffee and chat! 

Samanthan Cooney

(Parent Governor)

Details to follow.   

Rachel Foster

(Co-opted Governor; Pupil Matters Committee)  

Curriculum Responsibility - History, Geography, Ecology Governor, Year 3 Link Governor

Rachel has a daughter currently in Year 5.  We moved to Whittlesford five years ago and love village life. I spent eight years working in a local secondary school as a history teacher before moving into teacher training. I also work with schools to support teachers' professional development and to develop the curriculum, and have undertaken advisory work for both Ofsted and the DfE. I'm very much enjoying using this experience to support the wonderful work that is already going on in William Westley.

Nicky Frost 

(Staff Governor, Pupil Matters committee) 

Governor Lead - Curriculum & Teaching Staff

Tim Glenn

(Parent Governor; Chair of Resources Committee) 

Governor Lead - Chair of Resource committee & Year 4 Link Governor

I live in Whittlesford with my wife and three children.  My three children attend William Westley.  We all love the village and believe the school, alongside church, sit right at the heart of our community.  Coming from a family of teachers, the passion for education has always been part of my life.  It’s this passion that I hope to bring to influence the continued positive development of our precious primary school.  I’m also a charted accountant with over 15 years of senior financial leadership experience working across community, acute and specialist NHS organisations, as well as in the private sector.  I’m currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer at Royal Papworth Hospital, where I have the privilege of supporting our staff deliver extraordinary outcomes for patients.  I look forward to bringing the skills and experience I’ve gained throughout my professional life to help the development of the school.

Rebekah Grainger

(Parent Governor; Resources Committee) 

Governor Lead - Curriculum Responsibility - PHSCE, MFL, Year 4 Link Governor

My family and I have lived in the local South Cambridgeshire community for over a decade  and I currently work nearby at Addenbrookes Hospital.   I am a qualified accountant with a passion for improvement and hope to bring commercial  acumen to the role of governor where I can support the school to use resources to  maximise  education opportunities for our children.  I enjoy keeping active, being outdoors and spending time with my family.

Victoria Matthews

My family moved to Whittlesford in 2010, when our eldest daughter was 10 

months.  We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have ended up with

William Westley as our local school, and all 3 of our girls have been there since

reception. Our youngest is currently in Years 5.  I work as a

Consultant in Public Health Medicine for the UK Health Security Agency,

and know that a good education is one of the key determinants of a healthy

society. High quality primary education, in particular, provides a strong foundation

for later life.  Previously I spent 6 years as Treasurer of Whitsers Pre-school

playgroup, and becoming a parent governor is my way of continuing to contribute to our local community.

Nik Thomas

(Associate Governor, Resources committee)

Governor Lead - Health & Safety, Science, Year 1 link governor     

I joined the Governing Body when my eldest son was in Reception, and my current term will see him half- way through University.  During this time I have been Chair of Governors, and of the Pupil Matters committee, and I am now an Associate Governor, with particular links to Year 1, the Science curriculum and the management of Health & Safety in school.  During this time I have worked in programme and operations management roles in industry, higher education and research, and I am currently Business Manager for a secondary school in Hertfordshire.

Andrew Westcott

(Headteacher; Resources and Pupil Matters Committee)

It is a real privilege to work in such a special school with a fantastic staff team, wonderful children, supportive parents and dedicated governors. At William Westley, we are proud of the strong sense of community that exists within our school. I am committed to ensuring that every child is given the very best opportunities to learn, grow and flourish, and I encourage our whole school community to strive for excellence in everything we do.

I have been teaching for over 26 years and, prior to becoming Headteacher, I worked as a class teacher, Inclusion Leader and Deputy Headteacher. Throughout my career I have developed a genuine love of learning and I am passionate about creating opportunities that inspire curiosity, confidence and resilience in children.

My ethos is simple: every child should feel safe, happy and valued at school. When children feel secure and supported, they are able to enjoy learning, discover their talents and develop the confidence to reach their full potential. At William Westley, we work hard to ensure that school is a place where children enjoy coming each day and where their individual gifts can truly shine.