Welcome to our Governors' section.Â
Mrs C Davies
Chair
Occupation: Retired School Bursar
Role on the Governing Board: Chair of Governors
Governor Appointment Date: 01/04/2013
Why I became a Governor: I had worked for Lancashire County Council for over 35 years in the Education sector and youth service and felt my wealth of experience in these areas would be useful. I am also very passionate about children’s education.
One interesting fact about me: I am a keen gardener and rose grower. I am also a member of the local PPG which is the Patient Participation Group we liaise with the General Practitioners on concerns by patients. We also volunteer at various events and have recently been helping with the COVID vaccinations.
Role on the Governing Board: Chair of Governors
Governor Appointment Date: 01/04/2013
Why I became a Governor: I had worked for Lancashire County Council for over 35 years in the Education sector and youth service and felt my wealth of experience in these areas would be useful. I am also very passionate about children’s education.
One interesting fact about me: I am a keen gardener and rose grower. I am also a member of the local PPG which is the Patient Participation Group we liaise with the General Practitioners on concerns by patients. We also volunteer at various events and have recently been helping with the COVID vaccinations.
Mrs A Crumblehulme
Parent Governor
Occupation: Assistant Principal Business Support - Blackpool Sixth Form College
Role on the Governing Board: Parent Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 06/11/2017.
Why I became a Governor: I wanted to become a governor because I am passionate about education and I hope that I can utilise some of my experience to support the school and children
One interesting fact about me: I spend most of my free time at football pitches watching my sons play football, rain, wind or shine!
Role on the Governing Board: Parent Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 06/11/2017.
Why I became a Governor: I wanted to become a governor because I am passionate about education and I hope that I can utilise some of my experience to support the school and children
One interesting fact about me: I spend most of my free time at football pitches watching my sons play football, rain, wind or shine!
Mr L Cadwallader
Co-opted Governor
Occupation: Partnership Development Manager for Wyre & Fylde School Sports Partnership
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 21/09/2025
My natural interest is in supporting the school to ensure that PE and School Sport is fully inclusive and meets the unique needs of every child. I am passionate about weaving sport into the fabric of school life—from overseeing the health and safety of our facilities to promoting our students' sporting achievements. My goal is to work hand-in-hand with our PE staff to use our Sports Premium funding effectively, putting the well-being and physical development of our children at the heart of everything we do.
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 21/09/2025
My natural interest is in supporting the school to ensure that PE and School Sport is fully inclusive and meets the unique needs of every child. I am passionate about weaving sport into the fabric of school life—from overseeing the health and safety of our facilities to promoting our students' sporting achievements. My goal is to work hand-in-hand with our PE staff to use our Sports Premium funding effectively, putting the well-being and physical development of our children at the heart of everything we do.
Mr A Walker
Vice Chair - Local Authority Governor
Occupation: Project Manager for Revoelution, a community led initiative in Blackpool based in the Revoe area. I also work as a youth worker on Mereside Blackpool 3 nights a week.
Role on the Governing Board: I am the SEN Governor.
Governor Appointment Date: 11/11/2020.
Why I became a Governor: I joined to try and support our school to be able to offer the best opportunities for Carleton children.
One interesting fact about me: I worked on a travelling fair in North East USA and as a DJ in the Arctic Circle in Norway.
Role on the Governing Board: I am the SEN Governor.
Governor Appointment Date: 11/11/2020.
Why I became a Governor: I joined to try and support our school to be able to offer the best opportunities for Carleton children.
One interesting fact about me: I worked on a travelling fair in North East USA and as a DJ in the Arctic Circle in Norway.
Mrs J Billington
Staff Governor
Occupation: Year 5/6 Class Teacher
Role on the Governing Board: Staff Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09/09/2021.
Why I became a Governor: To support the staff, children and Carleton Green community as a whole by striving to raise standards of teaching and learning in order for the school to be as successful as it can be.
One interesting fact about me: I love spending days out and trips away with my family. We visit the Lake District on a regular basis and enjoy annual holidays to Florida. I also enjoy a good day out at the Trafford Centre!
Role on the Governing Board: Staff Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09/09/2021.
Why I became a Governor: To support the staff, children and Carleton Green community as a whole by striving to raise standards of teaching and learning in order for the school to be as successful as it can be.
One interesting fact about me: I love spending days out and trips away with my family. We visit the Lake District on a regular basis and enjoy annual holidays to Florida. I also enjoy a good day out at the Trafford Centre!
Mr J Oxley
Co-opted Governor
Occupation: Compliance Manager
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09.09.2021.
I am a Compliance Manager with a strong focus on governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. I joined the governing board at Carleton Green in September 2021, initially as a Parent Governor, and in 2025 I was proud to be invited by the board to continue my service as a Co-opted Governor.
My connection with the school spans decades—I was a pupil when the school first opened in the 1970s, followed by my brothers and later my own children. This long-standing relationship has given me a deep understanding of the school community and a genuine commitment to its success.
As governors, our role is to provide effective challenge and support, ensuring high standards are not only achieved but embedded as the norm, both now and in the future.
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09.09.2021.
I am a Compliance Manager with a strong focus on governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. I joined the governing board at Carleton Green in September 2021, initially as a Parent Governor, and in 2025 I was proud to be invited by the board to continue my service as a Co-opted Governor.
My connection with the school spans decades—I was a pupil when the school first opened in the 1970s, followed by my brothers and later my own children. This long-standing relationship has given me a deep understanding of the school community and a genuine commitment to its success.
As governors, our role is to provide effective challenge and support, ensuring high standards are not only achieved but embedded as the norm, both now and in the future.
Mr T Cooper
Parent Governor
Occupation: Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum at Unity Academy
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09/09/2021.
Why I became a Governor: Having spent the last 5 years at Carleton Green, 3 of which as a Teacher Governor, I am keen to continue to support the school moving forward on our exciting journey towards educational excellence. Carleton Green has a warm and welcoming family feel and is an exciting team to be a part of.
One interesting fact about me: I have been a volunteer with the Scout Association for the past 15 years and am currently Assistant County Commissioner for West Lancashire.
Role on the Governing Board: Co-opted Governor
Governor Appointment Date: 09/09/2021.
Why I became a Governor: Having spent the last 5 years at Carleton Green, 3 of which as a Teacher Governor, I am keen to continue to support the school moving forward on our exciting journey towards educational excellence. Carleton Green has a warm and welcoming family feel and is an exciting team to be a part of.
One interesting fact about me: I have been a volunteer with the Scout Association for the past 15 years and am currently Assistant County Commissioner for West Lancashire.
Please find below a list of our School Governor committees.
If you wish to contact our Chair of Governors, please write to her care of the school. Â If you have an urgent enquiry please contact the school office and we will ask Mrs Davies to return your call.