Our Governance
Ascot Road Primary School is part of Danes Educational Trust.
Danes Educational Trust Board has responsibility for the operation of the Trust, but delegates some of the responsibilities to a local level. Therefore, schools within the Trust have a School Board, comprising local Governors. The School Board holds four meetings per year. In addition, each School Board has an Admissions Committee and a Senior Staff Pay and Remuneration Committee.
For governance documents and financial info about the Trust including the schools funding agreement please visit the trust website
Sarah Asher - Chair of Governors
Sarah has a BA Hons Degree in History and English Lit, a PGCE and an MA in SEN Co-ordination, has worked in education in senior positions for over 30 years and supported families and children, staff and parents through many education pathways and adventures. She is an advocate for inclusive education and has a real kinship
with the ethos and values of the Trust. She comes to Ascot Road School Board following her recent retirement from the Senior Leadership Team of a large secondary school in Suffolk and relocation to the area to enjoy living close to family with her energetic new puppy!
I am excited to be trusted to support Natalie and the Ascot Road team through the next years of change and development and look forward to meeting pupils, parents and staff regularly and working together to make sure school is indeed a place where pupil talents are nurtured, so they become happy and confident 21st century global citizens full of curiosity, creativity and courage.
Natalie Beere - Head of School
Natalie Beere Head of School at Ascot Road
Michael Orr- Elected Staff Governor
Michael has a BA (Hons) in Theology and Religious Studies, alongside a PGCE obtained from Plymouth Marjon University. Following involvement in community outreach projects in Kent, he completed his teacher training in 2018.
Michael joined Ascot Road Primary School in 2022 as a Key Stage 1 Teacher and has since taken on various leadership roles, including Key Stage Lead, Coordinator for Religious Education (RE), Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), and an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Mentor.
In his first staff governor role, Michael is enthusiastic about contributing to Ascot Road's continued success in supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
In addition to his service within the Trust, Michael is actively involved in volunteering with his local cub pack in Chesham and serves as a livestream operator at his local church.
Anjali Kotak- Trust Appointed Governor
Anjali is a finance professional, specialising in Investor Relations and has worked in the education industry for a number of years.
Anjali hopes to bring her analytical and good communication skills to the governor role and looks forward to contributing to the Ascot Road School Board.
Louise Starling - Trust Appointed Governor
Louise works for an international law firm in Responsible Business focusing on their charitable giving, sustainability, community engagement and education outreach. She previously worked for young people and education focused charities, including The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (The DofE) and New Schools Network (Academy Ambassadors Programme).
Neysa Khatri - Trust Appointed Governor
New to role - Details coming soon
Chiara Consoli - Parent Governor
Chiara is a proud mother of three boys, two of whom attend Ascot Road, and is passionate about supporting the school community and helping all pupils thrive.
She is Head of Operations, with over a decade of experience leading teams, managing change, and improving delivery in complex organisations. She brings this expertise to her role as a school governor, helping guide the school’s strategic direction, supporting the leadership team, and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.
