What is the composition of an Academy governing body?
The DCSF does not prescribe the numbers of governors on an Academy governing body, though it is usual for an Academy to have around 13 governors. The Sponsor is able to appoint the majority of trustees (governors), typically around seven out of thirteen governors, and this must be agreed with the DCSF. Each Academy governing body is also made up of the Principal, in an ex-officio capacity, a local authority representative, and at least one elected parent representative. Most Academies also have a teacher governor (either elected or appointed); a staff governor (either elected or appointed) and many include community representatives. Where an Academy is an extended school, it may consider having representatives from the joined-up services on the governing body. The governing body can also appoint co-opted governors. All members of an Academy governing body are appointed on the basis of the contribution that they will make.
