John Perry
Date Appointed: June 2020
Appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office: June 2024 to June 2028
Governor Role: Chair of governors / Strategic direction / Safeguarding / PSHE
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Attendance 2025/26: 7/7
Attendance 2024/25: 7/7
Attendance 2023/24: 10/10
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 11/11
Attendance 2020/21: 11/11
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
John is the Local Authority Governor and the chair of governors since September 2021. He is a teacher by background and before retiring, in June 2019, was the Special Educational Needs Manager for Calderdale Council. He continues to take an active interest in education policy and believes that schools play an important role in local communities. He has lived in Carleton for over 30 years
Karen Law
Appointed By: The Parent Body
Date Appointed: October 2022 Term of Office: October 2022 to October 2026
Responsibilities: Parental Engagement / Member of the finance and resources committee
Attendance 2025/26: 7/7
Attendance 2024/25: 7/7
Attendance 2023/24: 6/10
Attendance 2022/23: 6/9
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Karen has lived in Kildwick for nearly twenty years along with her husband and takes an active interest in the local area. She has three school aged children, all of whom attended Kildwick primary school. Karen qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and works part time at a local Solicitors firm dealing with Private client law.
Anna Fisher
Appointed By: Governing Body
Date Appointed: October 2022. Term of Office: October 2022 to October 2026
Responsibilities: Member of the curriculum committee / SEN / EYFS
Attendance 2025/26: 4/7
Attendance 2024/25: 5/7
Attendance 2023/24: 7/10
Attendance 2022/23: 5/9
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
I have lived in Kildwick for 18 years and both of my children attended Kildwick primary school. I taught in primary education in Leeds and Bradford authorities for 22 years.
I love walking my two dogs and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy home renovations and gardening.
Tim Whitehead
Appointed by the Governing Body
Date Appointed: September 2016
Term of Office: automatic
Attendance 2025/26: 10/11
Attendance 2025/25: 11/11
Attendance 2023/24: 12/12
Attendance 2022/23: 11/11
Attendance 2021/22: 11/11
Attendance 2020/21: 11/11
Attendance 2019/20: 10/10
Attendance 2018/19: 8/9
Attendance 2017/18: 6/6
Attendance 2016/17: 6/6
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Tim has been the headteacher of Kildwick CE School since September 2016. He is committed to providing the best opportunities for all staff and pupils and believes that every child should have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. Tim spent his formative teaching years in the the North East before relocating to the 'green valley' twenty years ago. In his spare time, Tim enjoys running with his two springer spaniels.
Jo Brookes
Date Appointed: Octoberr 2025
Appointed by the Local Authority
Term of Office: Ongoing
Governor Role: Clerk
Attendance 2025/26:
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Jo was a teacher for more than 20 years before retiring from the profession in 2024. In addition to clerking for the Local Authority, Jo continues to work as a SIAMs inspector. She spends much of her spare time in Scotland visiting family and enjoys her daily walks in the Dales with her three dogs.
Kate Miller
Appointed By: Governing Body
Date Appointed: 14.02.2024
Term of Office: 14.02.2024 to 13.02.2028
Responsibilities: Member of the finance and resources committee / Foundation subjects
Attendance 2025/26: 7/7
Attendance 2024/25: 7/7
Attendance 2023/24: 6/6
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Kate has had 2 of her 3 children attend Kildwick School and loves the ethos and the feel of the school.
Kate is married and lives with her husband and 3 children in Bradley.
Kate is a hospital pharmacist, working in Bradford, having qualified in 2003.
Kate attends Skipton Baptist Church and helps with Sunday school.
Kate enjoys walking with her family and dog Ruby.
Ceri Marrow
Appointed By: Parent Body
Date Appointed: November 2024.
Term of Office: 04.11.24 - 03.11.28
Responsibilities: THealth and Safety
Attendance 2025/26: 5/7
Attendance 2024/5: 7/7
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
I am a parent of three children currently attending Kildwick Primary School and am passionate about supporting their educational journey and also the school as a whole. My previous career before children was in front line policing which has given me a very diverse skill set which I am confident I could apply to the role of a parent governor. I also have a BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Level 3 qualifications in; Neuroscience in Early Years, ADHD in children, mental health in children and understanding autism in children.
I live in Cross Hills with my husband and children, I am a keen Baker and love getting out into the wonderful countryside around us.
Louise Brown
Appointed By: Parent Body
Date Appointed: 20.09.24 Term of Office: 20.09.24 to 19.09.28
Responsibilities: Curriculum Commitee
Attendance 2025/26: 7/7
Attendance 2024/25: 7/7
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
An archaeologist by profession, Louise has experience in a variety of management roles – including projects and financial. Teaching and training in archaeology have been a mainstay of her career, from primary to university students, and through to retirees.
Louise has lived in Kildwick for over 10 years and has a child in KS2.
Rachel Henderson
Appointed By: Governing Body
Date Appointed: December 2025. Term of Office: December 2029
Responsibilities: Staff Governor
Attendance 2025/26: 5/5
Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Relationships between Governors & Members of Staff, including Spouses, Partners & Relatives: None
Rachel is a newly appointed Staff Governor and teaches across both EYFS/KS1 and KS2, giving her a broad understanding of the school and the needs of pupils throughout the primary phase. With 16 years of teaching experience across the full primary age range, Rachel brings a wealth of expertise to the governing board. She has previously held senior leadership responsibilities at another local primary school, providing valuable strategic insight and leadership experience. Rachel has extensive knowledge of curriculum development and implementation and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Education. Her combination of classroom experience, leadership expertise and commitment to high quality education enables her to make a valuable contribution to the school's governance and continued improvement.