Our Governors
The School's Board of Governors have three main responsibilities:
- STRATEGIC - Setting the strategic direction and ethos of the school by putting in place plans, policies and targets
- ACCOUNTABILITY - Monitoring the education performance of the pupils and the use of the school's finances and accepting legal responsibilities such as key areas of the school such as attendance and health and safety
- CRITICAL FRIEND - Asking challenging questions and holding school leaders to account
Governing Board is comprised of Co-opted, Local Authority, Parent and Staff Governors.
Please click on their photos to find out more about them.
Meet the Governors (ID 1184)
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Sarah PearceChair of Governors
Sarah Pearce
Having heard wonderful things about the children and staff at Marlborough Primary School, I wanted to volunteer to help be a part of that journey in supporting the children to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Although I am new to Marlborough, I have been a governor in two different school previously. My background is in teaching across the primary and secondary age ranges, and I have recently moved into working with Lifelong, Learning Skills and Employment team at Hounslow Council.
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Jo HealCo-Vice Chair of Governors
Jo Heal
I have been a governor since 2012, firstly as a parent governor and then was co-opted in 2015. Â I was Vice-Chair from 2015 until the end of 2021, I am the SEND governor and the chair of the pay committee.
I am an Office Manager in Westminster and previously was a Product Manager for over 10 years. I have three children all who enjoyed and thrived during their time at Marlborough Primary School.
I feel it is important that schools offer an equal opportunity to a high level of education to our pupils, whilst supporting their emotional needs and developing their life skills.
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Jerry FolksonCo-Vice Chair of Governors
Jerry Folkson
I strongly support the inclusive Marlborough Experience in not only providing an enjoyable yet challenging high quality learning environment for all children-whatever their need, but also promoting positive values, social development, confidence, and responsibility. I initially became a Parent Governor in 2002 to help support the Marlborough ethos. After my daughter transferred to secondary school, I decided to become a Local Authority Governor to contribute my previous experience as a Governor to developing the strategy and ethos of the school to meet new challenges and expectations.
I have over 30 years' experience of Human Resources Management, Project Management and Change Management in the Civil Service and the University sectors.
I enjoy photography, hill walking, travel, theatre, and current affairs. I am also actively involved in my local resident's association alongside supporting local community issues such as planning applications and Neighbourhood Watch.
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Andrew ListerCo-opted Governor, Chair of Finance and Premises Committee
Andrew Lister
Andrew Lister has been a governor at Marlborough since 2010. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and is a partner at one of the big accounting firms. Andrew's principal role on the Governing Body is to review the financial position of the School and he oversees budgeting and financial control. Andrew is currently Chair of the Finance Committee.
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Tina EstradaCo-Opted Governor
Tina Estrada
I have been a Governor at Marlborough Primary since 2012, as I wanted to be involved in helping the school provide an effective and engaging learning environment with high standards and in which every child can reach their full potential.
My professional background is in law, and I am currently training in accounting
My 3 children all attended Marlborough Primary School. During their time there, I was a parent representative and an active member of the PTA which meant I got to know staff, pupils and parents and gained an insight into their views and concerns
Having lived in Isleworth for many years, I have an extensive knowledge of the local area and community.
In my spare time, I read, and I enjoy spending time with my children walking and cooking together.
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Kate TurnerCo-Opted Governor
Kate Turner
I have been a Governor since 2014 and have enjoyed being part of the Governing Board as we take steps to support the local community and Marlborough Primary school.
I'm currently working for a local MP and throughout my professional career I have worked for several international organisations including Deputy Executive Director at United World Colleges (International) in London, responsible for ensuring that global operations and governance run smoothly. I have also worked for Save the Children, WaterAid and Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO).
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Agata SikoraCo-opted Governor
Agata Sikora
I have been a co-opted governor at Marlborough Primary School since 2022. I aim to ensure that the school is the best environment for all to thrive and a hub for the local community.
As a Polish journalist and essayist holding PhD in cultural studies and specialisation in cultural animation, I firmly believe in public education as the key to creating a better society. Being a migrant, I face challenges that many school families share while trying to navigate the foreign education system. I have lived in Isleworth for seven years, and I love that wherever you are from, wherever your family lives, you can settle here and feel at home. I wish to use my knowledge, analytical skills and personal experience to identify the needs of the community and ensure that the school policies are inclusive and communicated in an easy-to-follow way.
I have two daughters: one is a pupil at Marlborough, and the other is a lively toddler. In my free time, I love reading and walking in nature (as a mother of young children I could as well write "riding dragons" as for now  "free time" sounds like a very unrealistic concept to me). -
Michael HallParent Governor
Michael Hall
My family and I moved to Isleworth three years ago. I have a daughter in year 2. I look forward to being an active member of the governing body and supporting the school and community in realising the shared vision. Having worked in educational leaderhsip in primary schools, I hope to be able to support the governance of the school with experience I have gained, whilst also providing a parental perspective.
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Lisa El-NagarParent Governor
Lisa El-Nagar
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Nichole MockeridgeParent Governor
Nichole Mockeridge
Professionally, I have been a civil servant in several government departments for more than 15 years, most recently as a senior policy adviser. For the majority of my career I have managed creative campaigns and developed strategic communications interventions - both on and offline - working with civil society groups and local communities.
My daughter is currently at the school and I was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2024, after I became a member of Marlborough’s new Parent Association. I hope to provide a useful link between these two bodies and support the positive communication between parents and the school to continue to build our school community.
I enjoy travelling, park running and spending time outdoors with my family, who have lived in the local community for five generations. My background is very varied and I have continued my career in communications, fundraising and managing events for various international development charities including the British Red Cross, Comic Relief and Action Aid, before entering the civil service.
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Mahreen DarStaff Governor
Mahreen Dar
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Natalie McKeeverEx-officio - Acting Headteacher
Natalie McKeever
Please click here for additional Governor information including attendance records for 2023-24