The full list of Governors for the Sherborne Schools Group is shown below, as well as a small number of co-opted members of individual committees.
Dr David Cole Msc, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
David assumed the role of Bursar in January 2021 having previously held a number of senior roles within both the private and public sectors. On completion of the the merger with the Sherborne Girls School group his role was extended to become COO for the Group.
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Christopher Samler
Executive Chair of Governors
In 2024, Christopher was appointed as Executive Chair of the Sherborne Schools Group and sits on the Governance & Nominations, Finance and Remuneration Committees.
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Juliet Blanch
Governor
Ms Juliet Blanch is a member of the Remuneration and Governance & Nominations Committees.
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Sally Craig-McFeely
Governor
Mrs Sally Craig-McFeely (Dr S A Hayes MB BS MRCGP DRCOG) is a member of the Pastoral and Remunmeration Committees. She is also the governor with oversight of the boarding provision.
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Canon, Nicki Edwards
Governor
Canon Nicki Edwards is Chair of the Pastoral Committee and a member of the Education Committee, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her post.
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Louise Hall
Governor
Louise Hall is a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee and the Finance Committee.
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Amanda Harris
Governor
Mrs Amanda Harris (FCA) is a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee and the Finance Committee.
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Amanda Hughes
Governor
Mrs Amanda Hughes (BSc (Jnt Hons), ACA) is Chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Estates Committee.
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Nick Isaac
Governor
Nick Isaac is a member of the Finance and Commercial Committees. On Avon, where Nick is able to pursue his interest in the theatre.
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Nigel Jones
Governor
Nigel is Chair of the Estates Committee and a member of the Commercial Committee.
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Angela Lane
Governor
Angela became a Trustee of Sherborne School Foundation in 2007 and has been a Governor since November 2015. She is Chair of the Investments Committee and a member of the Finance and Governance and Nominations Committees.
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Robin Leach
Governor
Mr Robin Leach is Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Pastoral and Commercial Committees.
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George Marsh
Governor
George has been a Governor of Sherborne School since 2009 and is a member of the Education Committee. He is also one of the School’s Designated Safeguarding Governors.
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Jo Massey
Governor
Mrs Jo Massey MA (Cantab), CEng, MI StructE is a member of the Estates and Education Committees and brings with her valuable experience from a career in the construction sector as a Chartered Structural Engineer.
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Anthony Pralle
Governor
Anthony became a trustee of the Sherborne School Foundation in 2005 and a Governor in 2023. He is Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee and a member of the Finance Committee.
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Mark Spearing
Governor
Mark Spearing is Chair of the Education Committee and member of the Estates Committee.
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Gilly Staley
Governor
Gilly is a Health & Safety Advisor working for an independent school in Cambridgeshire.
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Matthew Taylor
Governor
Mr Matthew Taylor is a member of the Finance and Investment Committees.
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Paul Williams
Governor
Dr Paul Williams is a member of the Education and Commercial Committees.
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Michael Wilson
Governor
Michael Wilson joined the Sherborne Board in April 2017 and is a member of the Education and Commercial Committees.
read more- Aubrey Capel co-opted to Estates
- Guy Hayward-Cole co-opted to Investments
- Guy Hudson co-opted to Investments
- Max Jonas co-opted to Pastoral
- Ruth Newman
- Kate Saker
- Maria Wingfield-Digby co-opted to Commercial
- Nicholas Wordie co-opted to Estates