Meet the Governors
Chair of Governors Welcome
I would like to welcome you and your family to our school. Knowl Hill C of E Academy is a unique and special place where we nurture children from their first experience of education on their journey to become lifelong learners.
Every child is different and we work in partnership with parents to develop each individual to reach their full potential.
As the Chair of Governors I have been involved with Knowl Hill for a number of years and have watched it grow and develop into the wonderful school that it is today. With our rapidly changing environment I am confident that we can play our part in preparing our children for their future to be responsible, creative, well educated adults with a strong Christian ethos.
Cynthia Pitteway
Chair of Governors
Governor Comments
I very much enjoyed the show on Friday. All the children from youngest to oldest did so well and obviously very much enjoyed themselves. The theme of important dates through the ages increased their knowledge of history and the introductions to every dance gave each year the chance to demonstrate their reading skills which were excellent. Lovely costumes, enthusiastic dancing and great music made it a very enjoyable show.
Sandra Baker
Governor
Meet the Governors






Our Governing Body
Carolyn Deans - Chair of Governors and Director of Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust
Cynthia Pitteway - Vice-Chair of Governors
Helen MacDonald - Governor and Director of Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust
Sandra Baker - Foundation Governor
Sophie Hayes - Parent Governor
Reverend Steve Turville - Foundation Governor
Nichole Bourner - Staff Governor
Chrissy Hagon - Parent Governor
Governor Roles
Outcomes/Data – Cynthia Pitteway and Sophie Hayes
PP and SEN – Cynthia Pitteway
Safeguarding – Sandra Baker and Helen MacDonald (HM to apply for AfC Safeguarding training)
SIAMS – Sandra Baker and Steve Turville
Curriculum and EYFS – Helen MacDonald and Chrissy Hagon
Finance and Audit – Chair
Health & Safety and Building & Premises – Sophie Hayes
Supporting Staff
Natasha Kirby - Business Manager, Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust
Jen Blackburn - Clerk to the Governors, Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust
Wendy Simmons - Finance Manager, Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust
Committee Structure
We have two Committee's of Governors who meet on an ad-hoc basis when needed as follows:-
Admissions Committee Appeals Committee
Cynthia Pitteway Helen MacDonald
Helen MacDonald Carolyn Deans
Sandra Baker
Governor Date of Appointment and Term of Office
All Governors were elected/re-elected for a four year term of office on 27th September 2018 to 31st August 2022. In addition, Governors are elected to the Board of Governors following the resignation of Governors.
How to contact our Governing Body
If you would like to contact the Governing Body, please address your letter to the Chair of Governors, c/o Knowl Hill CE Academy, Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9UX.