Governors

The Federation of Our Lady of Furness.

Our Federation of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Mary’s is now well established and continues to thrive through the collaboration, support and care of our team of governors, staff and pupils.  Each playing their part to build upon our successes and develop the future in line with our mission and Gospel Values.

 We are all very proud of our two schools, both serving their communities as Mary, our patron saint, served the early Christian community around her son Jesus Christ.  Although federated, our two schools have their own unique identity which reflects the needs of the families they serve.  However, they share the same warm heart and care for everyone who is welcomed through their doors.

Local Governing Body.

Members of the Governing Body & terms of office. 

The Governing Body comprises of 11 members - 1 Headteacher, 7 Foundation Governors, 2 Parent Governors and 1 Staff Governor.  

Current members are as follows: - 

Mrs Laura Byrne - Headteacher, St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston.*

Mrs Adele Field - Assistant Headteacher, St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston.

 * Headteacher term of office ends when employment ceases.

Foundation Governors. (Appointed by Bishop/ Diocese of Lancaster).

Mr Neil McLaughlin Cook. (Chair of Governors). 09/09/2022 to 08/09/2026.

Mrs Jane Ellingham. (Vice Chair of Governors). 30/06/2023 to 29/06/2027.

Fr. James Burns. 21/10/2022 to 20/10/2026.

Mrs Donna Sewell. 09/09/2022 to 08/09/2026. 

Mrs Sheelagh Armistead. 16/02/2024 to 15/02/2028. 

Vacancy x 1 Foundation Governor.

Other Governors.

Mrs Sinead Dixon Parent Governor. Elected by parents/ carers. 23/02/2024 to 22/02/2028. 

Vacancy 1 x Parent Governor.

Vacancy 1 x Staff Governor.

School Business Manager. 

Mr Paul Lewis. No voting rights. 

Clerk.

Mrs Rachel Jewell. No voting rights. 

Declaration of Personal and Pecuniary Interests 2025 - 2026.

Mrs Laura Byrne. None.

Mrs Adele Field. None.

Fr. James Burns. None. 

Mr Neil McLaughlin Cook. None.

Mrs Donna Sewell. None. 

Mrs  Jane Ellingham. Works for local educational publishing company./ Family member works as supply teacher in local area.  

Mrs Sheelagh Armistead. None.

Mrs Sinead Dixon. None. 

Mr Paul Lewis. (School Business Manager). Family member employed by Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow.

Mrs Rachel Jewell (Clerk). None. 

Resignations.

Mrs M Page. Term of office 24/02/2023 to 23/02/2027. Resigned 31/08/2025. Declaration of personal and pecuniary interests - Chair of Governors for Federation and St. Cuthbert's.