St Leonard's CE Academy joined the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust (DSAMAT) on 1st September 2025.

DSAMAT was founded by the Diocese of St Albans, and is a Trust working with schools across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.  The DSAMAT community has a strong commitment to a shared mission.

Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s Love

This is underpinned by our shared values:

Hope, nurture, collaboration, equality, respect

Our Trust is governed by a range of bodies. Members have strategic oversight for the work of the Trust, include representatives from the Diocesan Board of Finance and Diocesan Board of Education and reflect the range of skills required to oversee an Academy Trust.  Directors of the Trust are appointed by the Members and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust. The academies are accountable to the Directors who make strategic decisions impacting them.

Regional Hub Boards and Local Governing Boards

Individual academies are governed at a local level either by their own Local Governing Board (LGB), or by a Regional Hub Board (RHB).  RHBs govern a number of academies within a geographical footprint.  RHBs and LGBs have the same level of delegated responsibility from the Directors. 

For more information about the Trust, including our shared policies, procedures and contact information, please visit:  https://stalbansdmat.co.uk/

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full

John 10:10

The DSAMAT contact details are:

Diocese of St Albans

Manshead CE Academy

Dunstable Road

Caddington

LU1 4BB

Tel: 01525 840183

Email: admin@stalbansdmat.co.uk

Company Registration Number: 10449374

Registered Office: Manshead CE Academy, Dunstable Road, Caddington, LU1 4BB 

https://www.stalbansdmat.co.uk/governance/

We have a shared Local Governing Board with Kensworth CE Academy.

Our appointed members are:

 

Mr Samuel Davies, Chair of Governors

Sam is an alumnus of St Leonard’s VA Lower School and has a son and a nephew who attend the school.

Sam has extensive experience in governance, strategic planning, and project finance. Both he and his wife work in the third sector, with specific interest in developing social good projects and supporting people across a wide range of social challenges. As part of his work, he helps others to see the underlying need for cultivating good habits, strong belief in the good that can be done when working together, and an environment which nurtures inclusivity and a growth mindset.

Category	Foundation Governor appointed by the DBE
Term of Office	25/11/2022 until 24/11/2026

Rev’d Noel McGeeney

Revd. Noel McGeeney is an ex officio member of the Governing Body as vicar of St Leonard’s Parish Church.

Noel delivers Collective Worship weekly at school; he has also participated in RE lessons and accompanied children on faith tours. As a vicar and pastor he enjoys being a resource and support to the teachers, staff and the Governing Body.

Category	Foundation Governor St Leonard's Church, Heath and Reach
Responsibility	Distinctiveness and Effectiveness as a Church School

Mrs Margaret Smithers

Margaret Smithers has been a governor for many years. She was re-appointed in 2021 by the PCC. Margaret’s three children previously attended St. Leonard’s Lower. She originally worked in a large financial company as a personnel manager. She re-trained when her children were young and is now the Pre-School Manager and trained Early Years teacher at Heath Barn Pre School.

Category	Foundation Appointed by St Leonard's Church PCC
Responsibility	Safeguarding
Term of Office	Reappointed March 2025

Mrs Stephanie King

Since graduating from Warwick University Steph pursued a career in PR in the fields of education and HR and she is currently a director of a niche PR consultancy. As the daughter of professional educators, and a parent at St Leonard's CE Academy, she is keen to bring her skills to support our schools to provide a first rate academic, ethical and moral education for its pupils. 

Category	Parent governor Appointed by parent nomination/ ballot
Responsibility	SEND/Equality
Term of Office	17/11/2021 until 16/11/2025

Mrs Rebecca Moroney

Rebecca is a committed Christian and is interested in supporting the Christian values and ethos of the schools.

As a Speech & Language Therapist, with years of experience working with pre-school and school-aged children, many with additional needs, Rebecca has a wealth of knowledge and experience and a passion to make a difference to the lives and education of the children at St. Leonard’s and Kensworth.

Category	Foundation Governor appointed by St Leonard's Church PCC
Term of Office	10/10/2023 until 09/10/2027

Dr Torgyn Erland

Torgyn is enthusiastic to be part of our school governing body and looks forward to supporting new generations of pupils at the onset of their educational journey. Torgyn brings skills and knowledge developed as a STEM Ambassador, former member of Warwick University's pastoral and academic community, and, more recently, as a Strategy & Technology Consultant serving a range of private- and public- sector organisations.

Category	Foundation Governor appointed by the DBE
Term of Office	15/11/2023 until 14/11/2027

Mrs Siobhan Ryan 

Siobhan has been a teacher at St Leonard's for more than 20 years. She is also the senior teacher at school and part of the school leadership team. Siobhan is proud to be serving on the local governing board as a staff representative. Siobhan joined the governing body in September 2017. 

Category	Staff- appointed by staff in school
Term of Office	Reappointed September 2025

Mrs Sarah Bowley

Sarah Bowley has been Headteacher of St Leonard's CE Academy since 2010. In October 2024 she became Executive Headteacher of both St Leonard's CE Academy and Kensworth CE Academy. She is proud of the successes of both schools. 

Reverend Nicola Lenthall

Phoebe Bailey

Samantha Wiles

 

 

Attendance at Governors Meetings 2024-25