Academy Council
As part of Creative Education Trust, our school benefits from the support and challenge of an Academy Council.
Academy Councillors are volunteers who bring professional expertise, local knowledge and community perspectives to help ensure the school remains closely connected to the community it serves.
Working on behalf of the Trust Board, the Academy Council acts as the Trust's local "eyes and ears", championing stakeholder voice, supporting community engagement and providing constructive challenge to school leaders. Together, Academy Councillors help ensure that our school continues to deliver ambition, equity and opportunity for every learner.
Find out more about governance structures at Creative Education Trust.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer on our Academy Council.
Below you can find details of the current members of our Academy Council. Attendance records and declarations of interest can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
| Academy Council Member Name | AC Member Role | Appointment Date | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev’d Matthew Price |
Chair |
1 Sep 2021 | 1 Sep 2024 | 31 Aug 2027 |
| Amy Brookes | Principal | 1 Sep 2023 | 1 Sep 2023 | Ex-Officio |
| Cllr. Carl Smith | Community Councillor | 22 Nov 2021 | 1 Sep 2024 | 31 Aug 2027 |
| Rachel Bunn | Community Councillor | 1 Sep 2023 | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug 2029 |
| James Kerry | Staff Councillor | 16 Oct 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 | 15 Oct 2028 |
| Abbie-Dawn Gill | Staff Councillor | 10 Nov 2025 | 10 Nov 2025 | 9 Nov 2028 |
| Joanne Thurtle | Community Councillor | 8 Oct 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 | 7 Oct 2029 |
Contacting the Academy Council
Any written correspondence should be addressed to:
The Chair
Lynn Grove Academy Council
c/o Lynn Grove Academy
Lynn Grove
Gorleston-on-Sea
Norfolk
NR31 8AP