The Thinking Schools Academy Trust governance model is different from that of a traditional maintained school.
Governance within the Trust operates through a clear layered structure, combining strong local oversight with Trust-wide strategic accountability.
Local governance is delivered through the Academy Governing Body (AGB), with overall responsibility held by the Trust Board of Directors.
This ensures that each school benefits from dedicated local governors who understand the community, alongside consistent Trust-wide leadership and assurance.
For information on the role of the Board of Directors, Members and Board minutes please follow the link here: www.tsatrust.org.uk/about/governance/
Each academy (or small cluster of academies) has an Academy Governing Body.
AGBs typically consist of between 8 and 11 governors in addition to the Headteacher, made up of:
Governors are appointed or elected based on the skills and experience required to support effective governance. Governors usually serve a term of four years and AGBs meet a minimum of six times per year.
The key responsibilities of the Academy Governing Board are to:
The AGB Members for Brixham College are:
Name | Type | Link Roles | Appointed by | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Date Stepped Down | Business Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Blackshaw | Principal |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | No business interests to declare | |
Anthony Prowse | Community Governor | Chair / Curriculum & Enrichment | Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | Trustee of Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre | |
Flo Barker | Community Governor | Vice Chair / Pupil & Parental Engagement, Marketing & Communications | AGB Appointed | 19/09/2025 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Ali Bouyamourn | Community Governor | Pupil Premium | Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Nick Quine | Community Governor | Safeguarding & Mental Health | Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Richard Boughey | Parent Governor | Curriculum & Enrichment | AGB Appointed | 21/01/2025 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Simone Lowen | Parent Governor | SEND & Equality | AGB Appointed | 21/01/2025 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Paul Adams | Trust Governor | Risk & Compliance | Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | Headteacher at another TSAT school | |
Paula Hislop | Staff Governor | Recruitment, Diversity, Workload & Wellbeing | Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Karen Griffiths | Staff Governor | STEM, Careers & Digital | AGB Appointed | 29/01/2026 | 4 years | No business interests to declare | |
Gareth Brown | Staff Governor |
| Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | 20/03/2025 | Trustee of Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre |
Laura Hay | Trust Governor |
| AGB Appointed | 16/10/2024 | 4 years | 23/01/2026 | Works at another TSAT school |
Darrell Holmes | Community Governor |
| Board of Directors | 01/09/2024 | 4 years | 06/03/2026 | No business interests to declare |
Name | Meetings Attended | Out of a Possible |
Mark Eager | 6 | 6 |
Anthony Prowse | 6 | 6 |
Ali Bouyamourn | 4 | 6 |
Nick Quine | 1 | 6 |
Darrell Holmes | 6 | 6 |
Richard Boughey | 4 | 4 |
Simone Lowen | 2 | 4 |
Paul Adams | 1 | 6 |
Laura Hay | 4 | 6 |
Gareth Brown | 4 | 4 |
Paula Hislop | 6 | 6 |
If you would like to contact us about any concerns or issues, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body via the school:
Clerk to the Governing Body
Higher Ranscombe Road
Brixham
TQ5 9HF
To explore Governor vacancies available within the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, please visit our recruitment website or email governance@tsatrust.org.uk.
More information about the AGB and governance across the Thinking School Academy Trust can be found at:
http://www.tsatrust.org.uk/about/governance/