Felbridge Governing Body

As a state maintained community school, Felbridge Primary is locally managed by a governing body. The following groups are represented on the governing body - staff, parents, the local education authority and the local community. The role of the governor, in any category, is voluntary.
The governing body work in partnership with staff to develop the school. They meet regularly, working hard to achieve the very best education for all pupils at the school.
Parent governors are elected by their fellow parents and represent their views. If you would like to help the school by becoming a governor, please get in touch with the Headteacher to find out what is involved. All governors are supported by induction and further training opportunities to support them in the role.  

In September 2020 the Full Governing Body re-organised its meetings and has appointed two main committees; Resources and Teaching & Learning which both meet once a term and the number of Full Governing Body meetings per year is now usually four.

Contact details for governors are available either through the school office or via the staff noticeboard.  

Meetings for 2025 - 2026

• 9^th October 2025
• 27^th November 2025
• 9^th February 2026
• 19^th March 2026
• 18^th May 2026
• 9^th July 2026

Governor Profiles

 All enquiries for the Chair of Governors can be made through the office via office@felbridgetlt.co.uk 

Matt Barcraft-Barnes (Parent Governor)

Chair of Governors and Chair of Resources Committee

We have three children at Felbridge and it’s clear from the start that it is a very special school. Outside of the school I work for Surrey Police as a senior Detective and before that spent 6 years as an Army nurse. I was always drawn to teaching and being a governor allows me to at least work alongside and support the amazing staff at Felbridge and feel part of the team. Having spent much of my career in safeguarding I was pleased to take in the lead role for this to support our brilliant children at school.

Simon Chilton (Co-opted Governor)

I have over 20 years teaching experience having taught in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Crawley, Thailand and New Zealand.  Having been an Assistant Headteacher in a previous school, I am excited and interested in continuing to support Felbridge School with their whole school development.  I am married with two daughters and have lived in West Sussex for 15 years, the longest I have lived anywhere.  West Sussex is the perfect place to live as I love to go away in my campervan, cycle or run up on the Downs or take part in any water sports along the coast.

Rebecca Flint (Parent Governor)

I have two children at the school and it is a joy to see them both thriving. I spent 14 years working in the NHS managing teams and building services before my current role in private practice, all of which has provided me with many transferable skills as a school governor. My aim is to continue to develop the school so that pupils can reach their full potential and staff feel supported in their teaching.

Emma Thorp (Headteacher)