Meet the Governors

  • Mrs Cathy Grace

    Headteacher

    c.grace@thornton.bham.sch.uk

    Hello everyone
    I was appointed as Headteacher at Thornton Primary School in March 2021. I am extremely proud to work at Thornton Primary School and to be part of our aspirational community. Prior to my current role, I have been the Deputy Headteacher since 2017 and before that an Assistant Headteacher at Thornton which puts me in the very fortunate position of being a fully fledged member of our Thornton Family!

    It is a pleasure to work as part of a dedicated team striving to make Thornton Primary School the best, as well as a privilege to belong to such a caring school community. I welcome any comments you have to help us further improve on our journey to outstanding, and I can be found in the playground at the start and end of the day to ensure I can be accessible to parents/carers, and fully promote our 'open door' policy. Please come and say hello!

  • Mr Amjid Ali

    Chair of Governors

    Link Governor for Pupil Premium, and PE and Sport Premium, as well as a member of the Pay Committee.
    Meet Amjid Ali the Chair of Governors, a dedicated and visionary education enthusiast serving as the Chair of Governors at Thornton School. With a wealth of experience in leadership and passionate commitment to fostering an environment of excellence, I bring a dynamic blend of strategic insight and unwavering support to the school community.
    Driven by a profound belief in the transformative power of education, I really enjoy championing innovation, inclusivity and educational advancement. Their collaborative approach fosters a culture of empowerment amongst students, teachers and staff, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to thrive and excel.
    Drawing from my professional background and a deep rooted commitment to educational excellence, I am dedicated to steering the school the school forward towards new horizons, encouraging creativity and nurturing an environment where every student's potential is not just recognized but celebrated.

  • Mr Subat Khan

    Vice-Chair of Governors

    Vice-Chair of Governors and link Governor for Middle Leaders and Assessment, as well as a member of the Pay Committee.
Please download the following document for further governor information at Thornton Primary School.

  • Mr Sajad Akram

    Co-opted Governor

    As a school leader with experience in both mainstream and independent schools, I felt it was imperative to use my skills and experience to help Thornton Primary become a beacon school for the community. I supported the RSE Working Party which helped the school further strengthen its relationship with parents and the wider community. As a parent, I feel indebted to the help the school has given my daughter who was part of the Thornton family up until July this year.
    Link Governor for safeguarding and attendance.

  • Ms Nahedah Yunis

    Parent Governor

    Link Governor for phonics, early reading and writing, and wellbeing.

  • Mr Sam Mason

    Staff Governor

  • Mrs Shaizana Khan

    Local Authority Governor

    Link Governor for Inclusion and SEND, and Pedagogy.

  • Mr Tharak Ahmed

    Co-opted Governor

    Link Governor for Health & Safety, and School Property.

  • Mr Harris Khaliq

    Parent Governor

  • Ms Jenny Steckles

    Clerk

    Hello Everyone.

    I am Clerk to the Governing Body and have been in post since September 2015. My experience as a clerk is wide and broad having clerked in both schools and academies within Birmingham. Coventry and Warwickshire for the last 15 years and gained the National Clerking Qualification. I ensure in conjunction with the Governors that they carry out their responsibilities within their Governance role as laid down by the Department of Education.