Chair of Governors

Matthew has lived in South Walsham since 1979.  He is a business coach, and before that he was a solicitor and a partner in Mills & Reeve. 

He is married with two daughters and one grandson.

Vice Chair of Governors and Parent Governor

Stuart has worked out of Norfolk for the past 30 years (working for himself for the last 20 years), managing a variety of commercial projects and contracts with firms including Hoseasons, N&P Building Society, Institute of Directors, New Enterprise Allowance, Norfolk & Norwich Law Society, Anglia DNA, D & F McCarthy, Royal Warrant Holders Association, Anglo Welsh Group plc, English Country Cottages, and the Scout Association. 

Stuart has four children, all of whom have attended or are currently studying at Acle.

                                  Staff Governor

Jane joined Acle Academy as Attendance Manager six years ago after a short period of self-employment. Prior to that, she worked for the Broads Authority for 22 years, latterly in HR. She has lived in Acle for over 30 years and has two children who both thrived at Acle Academy. One is at BCU studying Sports Science and the other has just started at Isaac Newton Sixth Form studying A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

Jane had a long and very active involvement with Acle Primary School both on the PTA and also as Chair of Governors. She is delighted to be able to bring her experiences to the Academy and can be relied upon to support and challenge the leadership team.

Parent Governor

Jason has lived in South Walsham for 12 years with his wife, Isobel, their three children, and a very large Labrador! He is the Managing Director of a financial services business based in London and commutes between working from home and the main London office weekly. Jason has been working in financial services for almost thirty years.

When Jason is not working he’s a keen cyclist, rugby coach for the U11s and generally tries to keep fit, mainly to keep up with his sporty children. He is very proud to be a Parent Governor at Acle Academy and hopes to add value through both his business experience and, importantly, the experiences of being a father.

Ann has lived in Reedham since 2017 when she and her family relocated from Yorkshire.  Ann is the Director of People & Wellbeing at East Coast College and has worked in HR in the education, energy and retail sectors since leaving university.

When Ann is not working or being mum’s taxi she’s a keen baker, crafter, reader and dog walker. Ann is thrilled to be a Parent Governor at Acle Academy and aims to add value with her straight talking northernness and people management and education experience. 

Andy has lived in Acle for 6 years and outside of work his time is predominantly spent on a never ending house renovation and chasing after his 2 (soon to be 3) young children.

Andy heads up the service delivery and logistics divisions of an online retail business and hopes his experience with engaging and inspiring people will add value. He is immensely proud to be a Governor and support the school going forward to benefit the futures of his children and the community as a whole.