High Legh Primary School
Who are we?
Nick Gerrard - Chair of Governing Board
Appointed 31st August 2015
Occupation : Corporate Management Leader and specialist in Planning, Economic Development and Urban Regeneration
Interests and Hobbies : Chair of High Legh Robert Moffat 10k Race Committee; Mountaineering; Singing, Cycling, Photography; active Church member.
Links with School; Both of my daughters attended the school.
Jennifer Boardman - Vice Chair of Governing Board
Appointed 8th December 2016
Safeguarding governor
Occupation: Own and run drama schools
Jennifer Ruddock
Appointed 25th April 2019
Occupation: Deputy Head teacher in a Tameside primary school. I have been a teacher for 12 years; 7 years teaching in Oldham and 5 years in Tameside.
Interests and Hobbies: Enjoying walks around the local area with my dog and husband. I am a season ticket holder at Warrington Wolves. I enjoy going to the theatre and restaurants with my friends.
Links with the school: I used to attend the school (1986-1993) I have recently moved back to the area and the school is part of my local community.
Louise Tottle
Appointed 1st September 2007
Occupation: Headteacher
Interests and hobbies: Entertaining my son! Walking my dog, reading, watching Studio Ghibli films and eating chocolate and cake!
Links with school: Headteacher since 2007
Carl Taylor
Appointed 28th June 2021
I have worked in financial services for over 24 years as a Financial Planner and Wealth Manager.
I became a financial planner because I have a passion to help people achieve their financial goals and plans, and in a similar fashion, this is why I have been a parent governor for over 5 years, as I have a passion for helping the school support the children as they start on their path toward achieving their future goals, whatever they may be.
I have a young family, with all 3 of my boys attending High Legh at present, that I love spending time with and help coach a local football team. Also, my eldest son and I hold season tickets at Everton FC, although we tend to question why after every match at present!
Jo Price
Appointed 24th March 2018
Occupation: Deputy Headteacher
Interests and hobbies: My children, PE, travelling and Jack Reacher novels.
Links with the school: Staff governor
Dana Thompson
Appointed 12th February 2019
Health & Safety Governor
Occupation - Litigation Executive/Compliance Manager for a firm of Solicitors in Manchester
Interests/hobbies: spending time with my family, walking, camping and socialising
Links to school: my child recently attended school
Dave Kirby - Finance governor
Appointed 1st September 2015
Occupation : Currently National Account Controller for UK importer/distributor. Previously 15 years as a Sales and Marketing Director in various industries.
Interests and Hobbies : Enjoy family time – days out, holidays, getting involved in the kids activities. I am a member of Altrincham Baptist Church and involved in various activities there. Regularly play squash and golf and I am a keen spectator of football and Formula1
Links with School; Both of my children attended the school.
Alison Lawton
Appointed 22nd October 2022
Occupation: As well as being an experienced Primary school teacher, I currently work in further education as an PGCE Deputy Director. I hold a Masters’ degree in Education and enjoy leading lectures and supporting teachers in my PGCE role.
Interests & hobbies: I enjoy running, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Links to school: My family and I relocated to High Legh from Dubai in 2021, where we lived for 10 years, and my children are currently in Year 2 and Year 4.