Academy Council
As part of Creative Education Trust, our school benefits from the support and challenge of an Academy Council.
Academy Councillors are volunteers who bring professional expertise, local knowledge and community perspectives to help ensure the school remains closely connected to the community it serves.
Working on behalf of the Trust Board, the Academy Council acts as the Trust's local "eyes and ears", championing stakeholder voice, supporting community engagement and providing constructive challenge to school leaders. Together, Academy Councillors help ensure that our school continues to deliver ambition, equity and opportunity for every learner.
Find out more about governance structures at Creative Education Trust.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer on our Academy Council.
Below you can find details of the current members of our Academy Council. Attendance records and declarations of interest can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
| Wrenn School Academy Council Membership |
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| Academy Council Member Name | AC Member Role | First Appointed | Term Start | Term End |
| Mr Richard Tapp | Chair Community Councillor |
1 Sep 2021 | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mrs Laura Parker | Principal | 12 Jul 2024 | 12 Jul 2024 | Ex-officio |
| Mr Avi Bhangaonkar | Community Councillor | 1 Sep 2022 | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mr John Rees | Community Councillor | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mrs Zoe Yarker | Parent Councillor | 4 Apr 2025 | 4 Apr 2025 | 3 Apr 2028 |
| Mr Bill Manderville | Community Councillor | 1 Sept 2021 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mr James Grainger | Staff Councillor | 24 Oct 2024 | 24 Oct 2024 | 23 Oct 2027 |
| Mr Des Watson | Community Councillor | 1 Nov 2021 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mr Matthew Ellson | Community Councillor | 1 Nov 2021 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mr Roger Westcott | Community Councillor | 1 Nov 2021 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mrs Donna Henry | Staff Councillor | 24 Jan 2024 | 24 Jan 2024 | 23 Jan 2027 |
Contacting the Academy Council
Chair of the Academy Council: Mr Richard Tapp c/o Wrenn School, London Rd, Wellingborough NN8 2DQ