Governance and Accounts
North West Academies Trust is focused on delivering the best outcomes for pupils, alongside accountability. We are proud to have a team who bring with them a wide range of professional and personal experience to support and challenge both our trust and its schools.
Rudheath Senior Academy has been a part of North West Academies Trust (NWAT) since November 2018.
NWAT offers support to monitor the role of the Academy at an operational day-to-day level and review:
- The management and organisation of the Academy.
- The implementation of the decisions of the Head Teacher.
- Performance in relation to targets and standards.
- The implementation of policies monitoring student welfare and behaviour.
- The implementation of policies.
- The implementation of all extended school activities.
North West Academies Trust can be contacted through the following ways:
| Trust Name | North West Academies Trust (NWAT) |
| Name of Trust CEO | Mr Steve Docking |
| Trust Postal Address | The Coach House Union Street Chester CH1 1QP |
| Trust Telephone Number | 01244 566167 |
| Trust Email Address | administrator@northwestacademies.co.uk |
Accounts – North West Academies Trust Limited
All academies have to produce audited accounts which must be submitted to the EFA and displayed on the school’s website. Our auditors are Mitchell Charlesworth, Chester.
You can view NWAT financial information here.
Local Governing Body
Our current structure of the Local Governing Body is shown below. Representations to the Governing Body can be made in writing to the Clerk to the Governing Body at the following address:
Governing Body
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Middlewich Road
Cheshire
CW9 7DT
You can also contact the Chair of Governors, Mrs Victoria Rigby, by emailing chair@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
The Local Governing Body supports and challenges school leaders to ensure the highest standards of education, safeguarding and outcomes for pupils. Details of current governors, their appointment category and terms of office are shown below.
| Name | Role/Appointment Type | Appointed By | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Rigby | Chair of Local Governing Body | Foundation/Trust | 1 Sept 2022 – 1 Mar 2029 |
| Mr Ian Atherton | Local Governor | Governing Board | 2 Jul 2026 – 1 Jul 2030 |
| Mrs Hayley Jordan | Local Governor | Governing Board | 1 May 2021 – 30 Apr 2030 |
| Mr Stuart Hayes | Parent Governor | Governing Board (no election candidates) | 1 Oct 2021 – 30 Sept 2029 |
| Mr Sam Naylor | Local Governor | Governing Board | 1 Sept 2021 – 30 Aug 2029 |
| Mrs Julie Macdonald | Parent Governor | Governing Board (no election candidates) | 4 Jun 2025 – 6 Jun 2029 |
| Miss Amanda Cooper | Staff Governor | Elected by School Staff | 23 May 2024 – 22 May 2028 |
| Miss Clare Taylor | Staff Governor | Elected by School Staff | 23 May 2024 – 22 May 2028 |
| Wenda Smith | Local Governor | Governing Board | 26 Mar 2024 – 26 Mar 2028 |
| Mrs Christine Williams | Headteacher (Ex Officio Governor) | By virtue of office | From 1 Jun 2023 |
North West Academies Trust Board
North West Academies is focused on delivering the best outcomes for pupils, alongside accountability. We are proud to have a team who bring with them a wide range of professional and personal experience to support and challenge both our trust and its schools.
The Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Trust. They are accountable for the performance of the Trust schools and ensure financial probity.
Further information about the North West Academies Trust governance structure can be found by clicking here.
