Governors
Helen Shuttleworth – Co-opted Governor
Helen was appointed as a Co-opted Governor in March 2024. Helen’s career as a teacher spans 30 years and she is now working as a Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead having retired from her teaching duties. Helen has a passion for music and performing arts. In her personal life, Helen enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, reading, cooking and travelling. Helen has no business interests to declare and is not a governor at any other school. She has no relationship to any member of staff.
Helen resigned her post in November 2025.
Mr Peter Higham – Head Teacher
Peter is Great Arley School’s Headteacher, having been appointed from 11th April 2016.
Peter started teaching in 1994 with French as his specialist subject. Since then he has worked in four Lancashire schools holding a range of roles including pastoral, SENCO and senior leadership roles. He also has experience of governance as a Teacher Governor from 2012-2016.
Peter lives locally and enjoys many outdoor activities.
As the Headteacher Peter has attended all the committee meetings. He has no business interests to declare, is not now a governor at any other establishment and has no relationship to any member of staff.
Peter resigned his post in December 2025.