The Prior Park Educational Trust (PPET) is overseen by an experienced Body of Governors chaired by Commodore Christopher York. After a successful career, Christopher retired from the Royal Navy in 1998 and became the National Director of Apostleship of the Sea during a time of major change and development. In August 2004 Christopher was appointed by Pope John Paul II as a consultant for the Vatican Department which oversees the Church’s work amongst migrant and itinerant workers, including international seafarers. In 2008 Pope Benedict XVI awarded Christopher a Knighthood of the order of St. Gregory (KSG) for his service to the Catholic Church.

We currently work with a total of 15 Governors who draw upon a broad range of qualifications relevant to their role in managing the three Prior Park Educational Trust schools. The Governors include: former pupils current/former parents past secondary/primary Headteachers, law experts, successful business people, audit and tax experts and senior military officers.

The full Governing Body meets once every term and is supported by a Finance & General Purposes Committee that handles the day to day business. Each Headmaster is supported and guided by an Advisory Committee including a Governor with experience in the role. In addition, a Risk Management Sub-Committee focuses on this vital function and an Audit Committee is formed to review the annual assessment of the Trust’s finances and management.

Patrons

President
His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor STL PhL
The Rt Rev Declan Lang BA, Bishop of Clifton
The Rev Monsignor Canon RJ Twomey VF
The Rt Hon the Lord Patten of Barnes
Mr F J Lyons KSG
Miss J Bisgood CBE
Sir Cameron Mackintosh
Mr C J B Davy CB
Mr D R Hayes

Governing Body
The Chair of the Governing Body
Commodore Christopher York KSG Royal Navy
Prior Park College
Ralph Allen Drive
Bath BA2 5AH.

Mr A M H King (Vice Chair of Governors)

Mr Tony Bury MBA BSc (Hons)

Mr Simon Eliot

Sister Andrea Le Guevel MA MPhil

Mrs B Huntley BEd (Hons)

Ms A Lloyd

Mr D F Lyons BA CTA (Fellow)

Father W McLoughlin PhL BD MTh OSM

Mrs N E L Pearson BA (Hons)

Mr P S J O'Donoghue MA FCA (Chair of Finance & General Purpose Committee)

Rear Admiral N J F Raby OBE

Mrs M M Rae MSc PH Dip Ed FFPH FRIPH

Mr J M Shinkwin MA (Oxon) PGCE

Mr J Webster BA BArch MCD RIBA