See below for a pen portrait to tell you a little about our Governors.  We are often at the school gate or school events (eg parent evenings or open days). If we are wearing our white Governor lanyard - please do speak with us - we love to hear feedback about our school.

    Andrea Griffiths - Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor

I joined the Governing Board of Sissinghurst VA Primary School in November 2024.

Having moved to Sissinghurst from East Sussex in July 2023, I was keen to become involved in the local community and when the role of Foundation Governor came up I expressed my keen interest through Trinity Church.

I live in Sissinghurst with my husband, 3 dogs and a rabbit.  My daughter and grandchildren live in Staplehurst and I am a willing and involved grandparent in their lives, keen to ensure they are fulfilled in their educational experiences as well as having fun and happy upbringings with their extended families. 

I retired from an IT career in 2022 having worked in largely corporate organisations where I led some large teams and suppliers in an IT role where I was responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring IT services were resilient and reliable.  A lot of that experience is something I can lean in to in my Governor role and I am very much enjoying being part of the School and wider Sissinghurst community.

 

Peter Denyer - Vice Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor

 

Poppy Edmunds - Parent Governor

 

Charlie Tweddle - Parent Governor

 

 

       Zoe Murton - Foundation Governor

As a keen member of Trinity Church in Sissinghurst, I was delighted to become a Foundation Governor at Sissinghurst Primary in November 2025.

I’ve lived just outside Sissinghurst since 2019, when my family returned from an overseas posting in DR Congo. I have two children at the school, who keep me busy! I also run two local toddler groups (Trinity Tots in Sissinghurst and Little Lambs in Frittenden), and help lead the Sunday School at Trinity and St Mary’s churches.

After completing a PGCE in 2004, I worked in secondary schools for a number of years as a careers adviser. I then moved into charity communications, and currently work as a freelance editor. I’ve also trained as a counsellor, and am passionate about ensuring each child at Sissinghurst Primary is given a loving, supportive environment where they can truly ‘let their light shine’.

 

    Rachel Vinton - Foundation Governor

I joined as a Foudation Governor at Sissinghurst VA Primary School in January 2025 given my involvement at Trinity Church Sissinghurst. I also wanted to get involved in the governance of a local primary school. I have a variety of skills to offer given my background in the finance industry and more recently, the philanthropy sector. I am the lead Training and Development Governor and add value here in terms of thinking about how best to lead the school. My husband and I have lived outside Sissinghurst since August 2021 and have three young children.

 

Elaine Highwood - Foundation Governor

 

Emily Hill - Local Authority Governor

 

Sharmila Desai - Staff Governor

 

          Sarah Holman - Ex Officio Governor -  Headteacher

I have been Headteacher at Sissinghurst since April 2023 and in that time we have seen a period of rapid improvement as a school in all areas. I have over twenty years experience in leading schools of different sizes and enjoy seeing a transformation plan come into full effect!  I am a teacher at heart and always hold this dear to me, considering the children and how to let their light shine in every decision made at school.