Loxford School Governance

The Loxford School Trust is an Academy Trust developed from Loxford School of Science and Technology. The Trustees have been selected to represent the interests of local communities and act as guardians of the educational aims of the Trust. The Trust also includes a board of Directors who hold the CEO and each academy committee to account.

Loxford School Academy Committee

Loxford School Governance Profiles

CEO & HEADTECHER, LOXFORD SCHOOL

ANITA JOHNSON OBE

Anita Johnson started her teaching career in 1987 at Stoke Newington School after she qualified as PE teacher from Bishop Otter College. She then moved after three years to Sedgehill School in Lewisham, a large multi-cultural school as a PE teacher and soon rose through the ranks by becoming firstly, Head of Girls PE and then the overall Curriculum Leader of PE. During her time there the school gained Sports Mark Gold and was named by Tony Blair as one of the three best schools for sport in the country.

Anita remained at Sedgehill School for twelve years and eventually moved to Upbury Art College in Gillingham, Medway. She joined the school as an Assistant Headteacher in charge of Standards at Key Stage 4. This school was in special measures at the time and within six months had been moved out of this category. Anita remained here for three and a half years and helped move the school’s GCSE results out of the underperformance category.

Anita then moved to Harris Peckham Academy as the Vice-Principal. The Peckham Academy was one of the first schools to become an Academy and Anita was one of the founding members of this. Her position was Standards and Delivery across the whole school including attainment, achievement, attendance, curriculum, timetabling and behaviour. The school’s results rose over the four years and Anita took over as the Acting Principal for a term during the illness of the Principal.

Anita began her own Headship in January 2008 at Loxford School which is a thriving multicultural school and has maintained its outstanding position. The results at GCSE have improved steadily as have the A Level results.

The Ofsted Report described Anita as “the driving force behind the school’s success. Her clear vision and high ambitions for pupils and staff are supported by a highly effective Senior Team and a well-led and challenging Governing Body.”

Anita’s educational philosophy is based around traditional standards of education and a ‘Stage not Age’ approach to achievement and attainment.

Anita is The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Loxford School Trust which currently consists of seven schools – Loxford School, The Warren School, Tabor Academy, Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, Aldborough Primary School, Gaynes School and CECIL JONES ACADEMY; She is also the Headteacher of Loxford All-Through School.

Anita is married with two children, lives in Kent and her greatest pastimes are netball and shopping.

Anita was awarded the OBE for Services to Education in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2020.

CHAIR – LOXFORD SCHOOL

HELEN AYRES

As a parent of two children that attend Loxford Primary School I take a keen interest in supporting the school where I can. I feel passionate and determined for the continuing success of the school. I welcome the opportunity to be able to assert a parent's perspective and to support the school.

As a former bank manager, it’s equipped me with capable skills and experience that I believe will be of benefit to the committee and the Co-opted member role. I'm a very organised and thorough person having dealt with the management of people and the general running of bank branches across a network. I'm a very conscientious person and able to hold discussions and challenge where needed.

Being an active volunteer and committee member of the Loxford PTFA since my children have attended the school, I offer my commitment and enthusiasm to support the Loxford School.

Vice CHAIR, LOXFORD SCHOOL

DAVID LOW

I am a retired Primary School Head Teacher; My career having brought me east via Hackney and Plaistow to teach in three local Boroughs. I am the Chairman of The Loxford School Trust and a National Leader of Governance.

My daughter had a very successful academic experience at Loxford School before leaving for continuing education.

I have sought to develop the role of Governor into making a significant impact through being reliable, accessible, both challenging and supportive of the work of the professional staff, keeping abreast of relevant issues and trying to ensure The Loxford School Trust remains determined to realise the highest aspirations of the students and their parents.

MEMBER/TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR/ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL
MICHAEL MCINTYRE Cert Mgmt (Open) a local business man for many years in Ilford and parts of East London. Michael completed his post graduate Professional Certificate in Management with the Open University at Regents Business School just around the corner from the University of Westminster, the awarder of his HNC in Business. Michael has worked in various large corporations here in the United Kingdom and in Southern Africa. Working for such employers as, for example, Associated British Foods, The Dee Corporation and Kirsh Industries of South Africa. Michael’s employment thus far has mainly centred on Operations. Loxford School is Michael’s second post as an Academy Committee Member, joining the Loxford School in 2011, Mike says he is “honoured to be the Chair of the Curriculum Committee” a position he took up on the 5th of July 2012 and that he “looks forward to more opportunities to support this Outstanding School under our Head Teacher Mrs Johnson, the Senior Leadership Team, the Chair and Academy Committee Members”. Socially Michael enjoys dining out with friends and good company, and like very many at Loxford he also enjoys a good read, particularly specific Shakespeare such as Julius Caesar, Henry the IV, also such authors as Robert Pirsig (philosophy) and Henry Mintzberg (management). Michael enjoys running in the local park at weekends.

MEMBER/TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR/ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL

MICHAEL MCINTYRE

Cert Mgmt (Open) a local business man for many years in Ilford and parts of East London. Michael completed his post graduate Professional Certificate in Management with the Open University at Regents Business School just around the corner from the University of Westminster, the awarder of his HNC in Business. Michael has worked in various large corporations here in the United Kingdom and in Southern Africa. Working for such employers as, for example, Associated British Foods, The Dee Corporation and Kirsh Industries of South Africa. Michael’s employment thus far has mainly centred on Operations.

Loxford School is Michael’s second post as an Academy Committee Member, joining the Loxford School in 2011, Mike says he is “honoured to be the Chair of the Curriculum Committee” a position he took up on the 5th of July 2012 and that he “looks forward to more opportunities to support this Outstanding School under our Head Teacher Mrs Johnson, the Senior Leadership Team, the Chair and Academy Committee Members”.

Socially Michael enjoys dining out with friends and good company, and like very many at Loxford he also enjoys a good read, particularly specific Shakespeare such as Julius Caesar, Henry the IV, also such authors as Robert Pirsig (philosophy) and Henry Mintzberg (management).

Michael enjoys running in the local park at weekends.

CO-OPTED COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL
RAKESH ASIYANI I have lived in the area for more than 30 years and was myself a pupil at the school from 1990-1997. I am a father to two young boys both of whome attend Loxford Primary School. I am a commercial director for a content marketing agency and have a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and leadership.

CO-OPTED COMMITTEE MEMBER – LOXFORD SCHOOL

RAKESH ASIYANI

I have lived in the area for more than 30 years and was myself a pupil at the school from 1990-1997. I am a father to two young boys both of whome attend Loxford Primary School. I am a commercial director for a content marketing agency and have a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and leadership.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PARENT) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

FAHMIDA WAJAHAT

I am a mother of two young children, both attending Loxford School. I am working in Dominos as a Customer Service Representative. I worked in a private college in my country for little period of time. I have been a resident in Ilford since 2010. I have always liked to be part of education in any way. Loxford School is doing their best for children's welfare. These pupils are our future generation so we should all put our efforts to make their future better.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PARENT) – LOXFORD SCHOOL
RAJNA CHOUDHURY I am honoured to be a Parent Academy Committee Member and to be able to contribute to the wonderful changes Loxford Trust has to offer. I currently work in Local Government as a Social Work Manager which also has enabled me to be able to work collaboratively with the community as well as maintaining strong working relations with Education and Health services to support the best outcome for the families we work with. I strongly believe this is all required to the development and wellbeing of all the children who attend Loxford to ensure they have the best opportunities to succeed.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PARENT) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

RAJNA CHOUDHURY

I am honoured to be a Parent Academy Committee Member and to be able to contribute to the wonderful changes Loxford Trust has to offer.

I currently work in Local Government as a Social Work Manager which also has enabled me to be able to work collaboratively with the community as well as maintaining strong working relations with Education and Health services to support the best outcome for the families we work with. I strongly believe this is all required to the development and wellbeing of all the children who attend Loxford to ensure they have the best opportunities to succeed.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (Staff) – LOXFORD SCHOOL
DEBORAH JOHN I started my teaching career at Loxford School in 2016 as a teacher of social sciences and became an Achievement Team Leader in 2018. Being an Achievement Team Leader for the last four years has allowed me to develop a sound understanding of the vision and daily strategic operations of the school alongside developing the skills required to drive the academic achievement of a cohort of 300 students. I am delighted to be elected as the Loxford Staff Committee Member and believe this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (Staff) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

DEBORAH JOHN

I started my teaching career at Loxford School in 2016 as a teacher of social sciences and became an Achievement Team Leader in 2018.

Being an Achievement Team Leader for the last four years has allowed me to develop a sound understanding of the vision and daily strategic operations of the school alongside developing the skills required to drive the academic achievement of a cohort of 300 students.

I am delighted to be elected as the Loxford Staff Committee Member and believe this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL
KATHY WHITFIELD I have worked in education at local Primary Schools since 1999. Prior to this, I worked in the City of London as a secretary with an Insurance Company and then with a firm of Accountants. I joined Loxford School in 2012 as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. I then had the opportunity to become a member of the Year Care Team and I have been in this role for a number of years. My daughter attended Loxford School and during this period I became a Parent Governor, a role I thoroughly enjoyed as it gave me a taste of School Governance.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

KATHY WHITFIELD

I have worked in education at local Primary Schools since 1999. Prior to this, I worked in the City of London as a secretary with an Insurance Company and then with a firm of Accountants.

I joined Loxford School in 2012 as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. I then had the opportunity to become a member of the Year Care Team and I have been in this role for a number of years.

My daughter attended Loxford School and during this period I became a Parent Governor, a role I thoroughly enjoyed as it gave me a taste of School Governance.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL
Farhana Zaman I have been teaching English for over 20 years in a variety of schools in East Essex and for 8 years I have been an ATL at Loxford School. Teaching is my passion; I find it to be a rewarding career choice as it allows me to make a difference and to enrich the learning opportunities of the children I teach.

ACADEMY COMMITTEE MEMBER (STAFF) – LOXFORD SCHOOL

Farhana Zaman

I have been teaching English for over 20 years in a variety of schools in East Essex and for 8 years I have been an ATL at Loxford School. Teaching is my passion; I find it to be a rewarding career choice as it allows me to make a difference and to enrich the learning opportunities of the children I teach.

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