Our Governors serve across two schools as part of the Walgrave and Pitsford Primary Schools Federation.

Our Governors meet at least once a term and oversee the work of both schools.

We have several working parties or committees in addition to the ‘Full Governing Body’ these include Finance and Personnel, Headteacher Performance Management and Standards and Progress.

Any vacancies in the Governing body are advertised locally and applications are invited from members of the community as well as parents.

Governors are elected on a 4 year term.

Chair of Governors Eleanor Hacklett

Eleanor has served as a Governor since November 2019 and has been the Vice Chair of the federation for 2 years.

Elected : June 2019

Re-Elected: March 2025

Attendance: 100%

Vice-Chair: Juliet Hodgson 

Juliet is a parent at Walgrave Primary School and joined the governing body in January 2020. She is also an experienced primary school teacher with a keen interest in education. She is dedicated to providing children with a firm foundation during their primary years. 

Elected: January 2020

Re-Elected as Vice- Chair: March 2025 

Committee: Safeguarding, Child Protection and marketing

Attendance: 100% 

Headteacher Pitsford Primary: Nina Roberts

Nina has worked across the WPPS federation for 13 years and is an experienced teacher. She is the SENDCo at Pitsford Primary School and has been a leader at Pitsford for 3 years, starting her leadership career as Assistant Head, moving into Acting Headteacher and now as substantive Headteacher. Nina has a passion for EYFS, SEND, Forest School and is also the Senior Mental Health Lead. Nina is passionate about small village Primary Schools and their place within the community. 

Headteacher Walgrave Primary: Natasha Bates

Natasha is the Headteacher at Walgrave Primary School. She is an experienced Year 6 teacher, PE and Mental Health Lead. She has a passion for sports and wellbeing and is a strong advocate for the benefits of mental and physical health. 

Staff Governor: Samone Cupper

Samone is a parent and a part-time teacher at Walgrave Primary School and joined the governing body in January 2020. She was Deputy Head of a primary school, with over 14 years of teaching experience before leaving to raise her family.  

Elected: January 2020

Committee: Early Years

Attendance: 100%

Co-Opted Governor: Philippa Bates

Pip is a parent at Pitsford Primary School and joined the governing body in September 2022. She is an experienced SENDCO with in excess of 15 years experience working with children and young adults with a range of needs, in both the primary and secondary sector. Pip has a keen interest in education and is passionate about ensuring every child has the right experiences and opportunities to thrive at school and beyond. 

Elected: September 2022

Committee: SEN

Attendance: 100%

Co-Opted Governor: Philip Keightley 

Philip is a parent-governor and former pupil at Walgrave Primary School. He joined the Governing Body in September 2022. Philip brings over 25 years of professional experience in marketing, strategy and communication to the federation and is passionate about supporting and showcasing the very best that the schools, staff and pupils have to offer, within the community and beyond. 

Elected: September 2022

Re-Elected: January 2025

Committee: Marketing

Attendance: 90%

Co-Opted Governor: Ben Ebrahim

Ben is a business development professional and bid specialist based in Northampton. Alongside former teaching experience at the secondary level, Ben has experience in strategic development, communication and stakeholder engagement across complex initiatives. Ben is committed to supporting educational settings by promoting organisational resilience, clear communication and effective collaboration among parents, staff and the wider community. Ben is dedicated to contributing his skills to the governing body to help enhance opportunities for all pupils and champion the federation's success.

Elected: September 2025

Committee: Finance 

Attendance: 100%

Co-Opted Governor: Becky Copp

Becky is a CIPD‑qualified HR professional with over ten years’ experience supporting people, culture and wellbeing in the education and public sectors. She currently works as Head of HR Business Partnering at the University of Northampton, specialising in employee relations and positive workplace culture.

Having grown up in Potterspury and now living in Kingsthorpe, Becky is passionate about giving back to her local community. Her own experience of a small village primary school inspired her to become a governor and help ensure children receive a nurturing and ambitious start to their education.

Elected: September 2025

Committee: Personnel

Attendance: 100%

Clerk to the Governing Body: Caroline Ewin

Elected: January 2026

Attendance: 100%