OakmoorSchool
Governing Body
Local Governing Body
Governance of Oakmoor is from a Local Governing Body (LGB) appointed by the University of Chichester Academy Trust. Further information about the multi academy trust can be viewed on the following link:
LISA CONWAY - Chair of Local Governing Body
Lisa has dedicated more than 30 years of her career to the Local Planning Authority, currently serving as a Planning Policy Officer focused on implementing the Local Plan. As a local resident and parent of four children, three of whom are students at Oakmoor, Lisa has a strong commitment to education and lifelong learning, reinforced by five years of service on the Local Governing Board of another nearby school. I take great pride in being a part of the Oakmoor community.
Having spent the majority of her life in Bordon, Lisa has a good understanding of local concerns and has witnessed the town's transformation throughout the years.
l.conway@oakmoor.hants.sch.uk
Mr Wright - Headteacher
Headteacher
PAUL ABBOTT
Paul is an experienced company director in the Private Sector with a demonstrated history of working in the Civil Engineering industry and Highways VRS sector over the past 25 years. Paul’s experience is based in Concrete Anchor Technology with responsibility for Technical assessments and recommendations, Sales, Quality Management, HR, Supplier& Quality Management, Accounts, Corporate Governance and Compliance as well as Training Delivery. Paul has a strong professional background with a BA (Hons) focused in Business & Management Economics from Oxford Brookes University (1998).
JAMES CHILD
James has had a variety of roles in construction and property companies in the UK and overseas. He is currently leading the regeneration of the Price Phillip Barracks in Whitehill and Bordon delivering a new town centre, housing, new schools and new community spaces. James is delighted to be a governor of Oakmoor School and to be involved in shaping its future. His work has focussed on large regeneration projects where community building is vital for their success. To quote James, "Schools are at the heart of these projects and are pivitol in shaping them".
ASHLEY GRUTE
Ashley has worked in education for over 30 years, starting off working for a private training provider in the fitness industry. He started at South Downs College 25 years ago as a sports science lecturer and then became Head of Department. As an Assistant Principal at the college he led on the implementation of T levels across the college group and then moved to the Alton campus in 2024. Ashley is particularly passionate about inclusive education and how every student can be supported to succeed. Ashley worked previously as a governor at his son's school and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Oakmoor School.
Patrick Wake
Patrick has been the Group Director of Information Security at FDM Group for the last 8 years, having previously served in the Armed Forces.
Responsible for the overall security strategy across FDM Group, and with over a decade of experience in Information Security, Patrick has experience working across areas related to a wide range of technology, governance and leadership positions.
Born and raised in Bordon, Patrick is keen to give back to the community by sharing the knowledge and experience he has gathered from his work alongside a diverse range of industry sectors. Patrick provides support to multiple organisations, aiming to help the next generation safely use technology in education, as well in their everyday lives.
As a lifelong learner Patrick is currently studying a part-time PhD in Computer Science at Durham University.