Our Local Advisory Board
Our school is part of Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust; within the Trust’s Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation, the Forward As One Trust Board is the decision-making body and is accountable and responsible for the Trust and its academies. Each academy and their school leadership team is supported by a Local Advisory Board (LAB).
Governors on our LAB deploy their expert knowledge of our school's local community to provide support and challenge to school leaders. Governors work closely with our Headteacher to ensure that the school remains deeply rooted in the needs of our pupils, families, and community.
To find out more about Governance within Forward As One schools, please click below to find out more: Governance at FA1
If you, or someone else you know, is interested in becoming a Governor at our school, or another school in Forward As One CE MAT, please click below to find out more: Join the FA1 Governance TeamOur Governors
The Chair of Governors is Mr. Idris Maka, who can be contacted via the school office at:
St. Paul’s CE Primary School, Newnham Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8QA
Governor Term Dates
| Name | Type | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idris Maka | Chair/LAB Member | 04/02/26 | 03/02/30 |
| Ashley Wells | Vice Chair/LAB Member | 04/02/25 | 03/02/29 |
| Kulsum Mallu | Staff Governor | 14/11/24 | 13/11/28 |
| Louise Metcalfe | Staff Governor | 12/07/24 | 11/07/28 |
| Anna Lister | Principal | 01/07/17 | N/A |
| Mehwish Aleem | Parent Governor | 17/07/24 | 16/07/28 |
| Susan Pilkington | LAB Member | 04/02/26 | 03/02/30 |
| Previous Governors | |||
| Mohamed Nagori | Parent Governor | 01/09/22 | 08/06/24 |
| Kirsty Davies | Staff Governor | 01/04/22 | 11/07/24 |
| Mary Frodsham | Community Governor | 30/01/23 | 27/06/24 |
| Rev Julian Hartley | Ex-Officio | 01/09/19 | 12/06/25 |
Governor Attendance
St. Paul's LAB Attendance Record 25-26
St. Paul's LAB Attendance Record 24-25
Governor Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests
Register of Interests 2025 2026
Register of Interests 2024 2025
You can request copies of approved governing board/committee minutes and agendas from our school. Please note - some information may be redacted to protect confidential matters, personal information, or commercially sensitive details.
To request copies of governing board minutes, please contact millsj@spsd.fa1.uk
We will provide these free of charge within a reasonable timeframe.