The Local Governing Board plays a vital role in supporting the leadership of our academy, ensuring high standards of education and pupil wellbeing. Comprising dedicated volunteers from the local community, parents, and staff, the board provides strategic oversight, monitors performance, and helps shape the academy’s vision and values. Working in partnership with the Trust, the board champions the needs of our students and supports continuous school improvement.
Our Chair of Governors, Grant Kearns, is contactable via the academy as follows:-
Tel: 0121 568 3300 / Email: enquiries@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
Address: Grace Academy Darlaston, Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8QJ
Goverance Documents
Trustees:
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Dr Jamie Clarke OBE - Trustee/CEO
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Linda Brooks - Chair of Trustees
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Charles Blake - Trustee
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Jo Chitty - Trustee
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Richard Pettifor - Trustee
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Harold Bedwei - Co-opted Trustee
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Gary Foote - Co-opted Trustee
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Sarah Jones - Co-opted Trustee
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Charlotte Livingston - Co-opted Trustee
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Duncan Nicholson - Co-opted Trustee
Further details can be found at Tove Learning Trust.




