Meet the Governors

Brindley Heath Junior Academy and Foley Infant Academy share a Local Governing Body. The schools' Governors play an integral part in the life of Brindley Junior Academy. They generously give their time to support all areas of the school, providing a link between the MAT Trust Board, parents and the community - feeding into the Trust’s oversight and management of the school throughout their term of office.


Wherever appropriate, please contact the school at info@brindleyacademy.com. For the direct contact of the Chair of Governors please contact Irumble@manormat.com. 







GovernorTypeFirst AppointedTerm of OfficeCurrernt Term Start DateCurrent Term End Date






Ian Rumble
AY2022/23 Chair
Trust Appointed16/07/20194 Years16/07/201915/07/2023






Jean WhitehouseTrust Appointed16/07/20194 Years16/07/201915/07/2023






Hayley GuestTrust Appointed20/10/20204 Years20/10/202019/10/2024






Adam Pritchard
AY2022/23 Vice Chair
Co-opted Governor01/04/20194 Years01/04/202331/03/2027






Elaine RichardsonCo-opted Governor01/04/20194 Years01/04/202331/03/2027






Jimmy MartinHead of School - Brindley01/01/2020Ex-officio01/01/2020Ex-officio

Gemma FoxHead of School - Foley31/08/2022Ex-officio31/08/2022Ex-officio






Richard MannsStaff Governor - Brindley01/04/20194 Years01/04/202331/03/2027






Suzanne HugoStaff Governor - Foley07/10/20194 Years31/18/202230/08/2026






Simon KneeParent Governor 05/06/20204 Years05/06/202004/06/2024






Vicki EvansParent Governor03/06/20204 Years03/06/202002/06/2024


Previous Governors (within the last academic year)

NameTerm of OfficeTime in OfficeAppointment Type

Fiona BeardsleyEx-officio01/01/2021 - 30/08/2022Head of School - Foley

Lisa Walker4 Years07/10/2019 - 30/08/2022Staff Governor



Financial Information and Manor Multi-Academy Director information can be found on our Academy Trust website here.

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Brindley Academy

Enville Rd, Kinver,
Stourbridge, DY7 6AA
Telephone: 01384 872343
e:info@brindleyacademy.com