Bradford Academy is a charitable company limited by guarantee and as such the governors have duties as directors under company law and trustees under charity law. These duties are similar to those they have as governors of the Academy.
Their responsibilities as a charitable trustee are
Their Responsibility as directors are
Adrian Farley
Chair of Governors (Foundation - Whistleblowing/Leadership & Management)
I have been a member of the governing body since November 2016 and I was elected as Chair of the Governing body in December 2021. I live in the...
Dawn Teague
Vice Chair of Governors (Foundation - Attendance) - Resource Management Committee
I am new to the governing body in 2024 but already have experience as a vice chair of governors in a primary school close to where I live in...
Jane Berry
Governor (Staff)
I have been a staff member at Bradford Academy since 2021. My current role is All Through Senior Safeguarding Officer. I was born and raised in Bradford, and I...
Rebeka Gupta
Governor (Co-opted) - Resource Management Committee
My name is Rebeka Gupta, and I’m a passionate, driven educator with a background in science and a deep commitment to making a difference in young people’s lives. I’m...
Alice Jones
Governor (Foundation - Diocese)
I am the Headteacher of Oxenhope Church of England Primary School and a Governor at Bradford Academy. I am passionate about providing high-quality education, creating supportive nurturing school environments,...
Manoj Joshi
Governor (Diocese) - Resource Management Committee
A Pharmacist of Ugandan/Indian origin, I came to the UK in 1973 as a refugee during the Idi Amin Crisis. I have lived and worked in inner City Bradford for...
Atif Khokhar
Governor (Parent) - Resource Management Committee
Atif is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader with a deep passion for education. As the founder of his own accounting and international tax advisory...
Rebecca Lacey
Governor (Co-opted - Safeguarding/Inclusion SEND)
I have worked in education for almost 30 years, with more than 15 years senior leadership experience, this includes Headship and Executive Headship. My school-based career focused on working...
Ruth Leetham
Ruth Leetham Governor (Co-opted - CEIAG)
I have been married for 20 years and have five children, four which have left the Academy. and one in Year 11. This has helped me to have a...
Janet Sheriff
Governor (Diocese - Curriculum & Teaching)
I am the CEO of the Collaborative Learning Trust, a partnership of primary and secondary schools across Leeds and Bradford. I have worked in school leadership across a range...
Tim Thomas
Governor (Diocese - Inclusion Disadvantaged)
Originally from Manchester, I moved to Bradford in 2017 to lead St John’s Church in East Bowling. I love Bradford – a diverse, youthful city buzzing with life and...