Welcome to the Wintringham Primary Academy Local Governing Body.

The Board of Governors

The board of governors exists to:

• Put in place the long term vision and strategic direction of the school
• Monitor the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure that money is well spent

Our role is to ensure that Wintringham Primary Academy constantly and consistently delivers on its visions and values:  essentially, to ensure that every child achieves the highest possible standards through our relentless focus on high quality teaching and learning.  Further information about the school’s visions and values can be found on the  website.

The board of governors also oversees admission, staff employment and buildings management.

The current board of governors comprises: 

Governor Attendance

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Governor Profiles

Tracy Bryden

I became the Head Teacher of the Round House Primary Academy in September 2013, having previously worked within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust as Deputy Head Teacher at Middlefield Primary Academy.

Prior to teaching, I worked as a food technologist with H.J. Heinz and within financial management as a branch manager, trainer and area manager, and later running my own company to provide consultancy services to large financial institutions.

My experience in education has involved working with all year groups and with the development of teachers and students, working with other schools and universities.

In addition to my position at Wintringham, I am also the Headteacher at The Round House Primary Academy, I am the Trust’s Deputy CEO, Chairperson for Cambridgeshire Primary Heads.

I am immensely proud of Wintringham, its pupils and teachers, and of the way in which the school has grown to become an inspiration to other schools in the Trust and beyond.

Stacey Roberts

I have worked at The Round House Primary Academy and more recently Wintringham Primary Academy for over 10 years but have worked in education for over 20 years. I joined the School governors four years ago and was previously a community governor at Winhills Primary Academy.

Prior to working in primary schools, I worked as a nanny to three children, a nursery nurse in a private day nursery and I have been the proprietor of my own Pre-School, Boxtree Under Fives in Middlesex, before relocating to St Neots.

I have varied experience in Early Years and Primary education, having been a nursery nurse, a class based 1:1 teaching assistant, a pastoral support teaching assistant and an outreach worker for families with children who have disabilities. I am currently the Inclusion Manager and Designated Person for Child Protection at Wintringham and The Round House. I have worked with children across all Key Stages and also work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, apprentices, students and a range of outside agencies.

I live on Loves Farm and have a vast knowledge of the local community and surrounding area.

I am really proud to be part of Wintringham's team, and feel very passionate about the journey that the staff and children have been on to make such an amazing success of our school, despite many changes and challenges.

Lara Davenport-Ray

I was born in the United States, where I studied engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I then moved to the UK and completed my further education with a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge. Soon after that I became a UK citizen.

My work history has provided me with experience across a range of sectors. My previous employers include Deloitte, Aviva Insurance, The Royal Household and The National Trust. I currently work part-time for Love’s Farm Community Money Advice, providing free confidential advice to local families. Wintringham School kindly allows us to meet with clients on the school grounds. Many clients have been school families and school employees.

My son was part of the first Reception Class to attend the new Wintringham School. As he grows, I would like to become more involved in our local school system, particularly in St Neots’ eastern communities.

The population of our town will grow very quickly over the next two decades. I have begun working with County Councillors to address future-planning on the number of places available for our secondary school children. I hope that I can also use my skills and experience for the benefit of primary pupils with the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust.

Hugues Kamba-Mpiana

Holds a First class degree in Digital Communications and Electronics.

Currently leads a team of Software Engineers working on various projects to simplify the development and management of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Previous representative positions include:

* University class student representative (2 years)

* Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) champion (3 years)

* Employee Resource Group (ERG) leader (2 years)

Joined the Local Governing Body to give an active voice to parents in order to ensure the children get the best out of their education experience.

Believes in teaching children the skills they will need later on in their life, skills such as:

financial literacy, computer programming, leardership, independent thinking, self-defense and emotional intelligence.

Grateful for having gained parents confidence to represent interests and raise concerns.

Cassie Booker

I'm a Science secondary teacher, living in Loves Farm. I have a first-class honours degree in Biochemistry from UCL and a Masters degree from the Institute of Education. I have been teaching for the past 11 years at state secondary schools, in Medway, London and now Bedford.

I have a 2 year old son that attends The Round House Pre-School. As a governor, I hope to add value at The Round House and Wintringham School with my professional experience and school knowledge and to give something back to the community I live in. 

George Lomotey

I am a Resident Services Officer, and I manage an estate of about 700 households.  I deal with tenancy issues, Anti-Social Behaviour, collaborate with several stakeholders and professionals such as Social Services, Police, Probation officers, Mental health Officer.

I do attend MARAC at least once a month.

Am always looking for ways to contribute to my community so when I was asked by our local councillor I knew that I can make a difference.

Tom Anns

I started my teaching career in Suffolk before joining the DLPT and have now worked in and with many of the schools in the Trust. I have predominantly been a Key Stage 2 teacher, spending most of my years as a class teacher in Year 6 specifically but have since taught across the full range of year groups from Nursery up to the end of the primary phase. In my roles, I have led numerous subjects, with my specialism currently leaning towards the teaching and learning of English. I have worked with schools both within and out of the DLPT as a consultant and in my role as an SLE as well as writing and leading a range of courses. I am currently Deputy Headteacher at Wintringham, a role that I have fulfilled in other schools as well alongside an Interim Headteacher prior to several years as an Assistant Headteacher.  

Jamie Hoxley

I am Jamie, a dad and husband who was born and raised in the local area. I am confident and empathetic, and I have never been afraid to express my opinions in a respectful manner. Sports are a significant part of my life, whether it’s football or Golf. I have been fortunate enough to travel to some incredible places, and even more so to experience these adventures with my wife and child. My family is the core of everything I do. I love learning new skills, as I believe they are essential for personal growth.

School was not easy for me due to my dyslexia, which I didn’t discover until later in life. I think it’s crucial to support a child's journey during this time. While results and grades are important, confidence and social skills can significantly impact their future. This is just one opinion, of course.

In my professional career, I have worked for the same company for over 16 years. My role involves leading teams and delivering lasting results alongside them. I hold qualifications in learning and development and have a proven track record of influencing democratic decisions, whether related to financial or cultural changes. I believe that listening is key to success with the teams I have been a part of.