Governing Body
Mrs Chris Fone
Co-Opted Governor Chair of Governors I was born in Widnes and was educated in the town at Farnworth Infants, Simms Cross Juniors, and Fairfield High Schools. I have also lived and worked in the local community for most of my life. I trained as a...
Mrs Sarah Dowd
Co-Opted Governor Vice Chair of Governors I attended school in Widnes and have lived here for most of my adult life. I am married with two children and three step-children. I was previously a solicitor and partner in a law firm and have an...
Mr Brendan Hesketh
Executive Principal I have worked in education as a senior leader for over twenty years in a wide range of schools and I have been a Principal and a Trust Director of Education since 2013. My experiences have all given me extensive experience of...
Mr Matthew Deeney
Head of School Following the completion of my degree in Sports Studies and Education at Liverpool Hope University and with aspirations of becoming a PE teacher, I joined Wade Deacon in 2008 as a PE technician. I completed my teaching qualification...
Mr Andy Brothers J.P
Co-opted Governor I am married with three grown up children who all attended Wade Deacon High School. I grew up in Liverpool but have lived in Widnes for over 30 years and work in the telecommunications industry as a Learning & Development Officer...
Mr Kurt Tutty
I take great pride in working at Wade Deacon and value our community greatly. As a local resident, I myself used to attend Wade Deacon between the year 2000-2005 and I feel privileged to now be able to say that I am a member of the Art team here. I...
Mr Andrew Rice
Co-Opted Governor I grew up in Liverpool and have lived in Widnes for the past 18 years with my family. I am the proud parent of two children, one of whom attends Wade Deacon High School. Professionally, I have worked in facilities management...
Mrs Rachel Mills
I chose to become a governor at Wade Deacon High School because I want to use my experience and passion for safeguarding to make a positive difference to the lives of young people. I am a mother of three sons, two of whom are currently in high...
Mrs Jane Young
I have lived in Widnes for around 18 years now and have 2 sons, 1 of which attends Wade Deacon and one at another local primary. Professionally, I am a Principal of an FE College for young people with Special Education Needs and I am passionate...
List of Governors
Chris Fone - Chair of Governors
Sarah Dowd - Vice-Chair of Governors
Brendan Hesketh - Executive Principal
Matthew Deeney - Head of School
Andy Brothers - Co-Opted Governor
Kurt Tutty - Staff Governor
Michael Chisnall - Co-Opted Governor
Rachel Mills - Parent Governor
Jane Young - Parent Governor
Andrew Rice - Co-Opted Governor
Downloads:
If you would like to discuss becoming a Governor of our school, please click the link below to visit the Wade Deacon Trust website and complete the online form.
Wade Deacon Trust
Key governance information, including statutory documents and reports that multi-academy trusts must publish, can be found here on the Wade Deacon Trust website.
