Governance

The School Local Governing Boards work with St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust and school leaders to support and challenge the leadership of the school. They play a key role in monitoring standards, safeguarding, and provision for all pupils, while ensuring the school’s Catholic ethos and values are lived out in daily practice.

Governors help ensure that decisions about the school are well‑informed, responsible, and focused on improving outcomes for every pupil.

Please also see declarations of interest below:

Matthew Ringham, Chair of Governors

Headteacher at OLSPN.

Stephen Kelly, Vice Chair

Employed at St Michael's Catholic College.

Michael Fargen, Foundation Governor

Michael was appointed in March 2025.

James Potter, Headteacher

Employed at the school.

Chevon Whyte, Parent Governor

Chevon was appointed in July 2024.

Claire Garland, Staff Governor

Employed at the school.

Martina Maurer, Parent Governor

I have lived on and off in Greenwich since 2010 and my twin daughters attend SMA.

I am a secondary school teacher for Maths, RE and Drama, having worked at various schools in the UK and abroad.

After the birth of my girls, I took a career break and supported our family to transfer to the US.

There I worked as a volunteer for the council and other charities. Mainly tutoring maths at schools across the district and helping vulnerable families by giving them the support needed.

I have 4 years of experience as a board member on a disciplinary committee at a German secondary school.

I am committed to using my skills and experiences to make a positive contribution to the children’s education and the wider school community at SMA.

Tony Halmos, Co-opted Governor

Governing Board
Resources Committee

Tony was appointed in September 2018. He was Director of Public Relations for the City of London Corporation for 21 years until retirement in October 2015. He is now a visiting professor in the Policy Institute at King's College, London, focussing on key London issues. He is a Community Director and Company Member for St Matthew Academy.

Alison Billenness, Governor

Alison was appointed in June 2025.