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Northampton School for Boys

Northampton School for Boys

Trust Board Information & Governance

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Last Updated: 07/06/2026

Trust Details 

Northampton School for Boys is a member of the following Trust:

Trust Name: The NSB Trust

Company Number: 07333885

Registered Address: Billing Road, Northampton. Northamptonshire.  NN1 5RT

The registered office is based in England & Wales

Website: www.nsb.northants.sch.uk

Governance Contact Details

Rachel Helmn – Chair of NSB Trust

Claire Hodson - Governance Professional - chodson@nsbtrust.school

Telephone: 01604 230240

NSB Trust Governance Structure
 

NSB Trust Members 

Name Experience Business Interests

Rod Goldswain

(Chair)
  • Retired; previously Senior Deputy to Sir Bruce Liddington, Sir Michael Griffiths.
  • 25 years on Senior Leadership Team at NSB.
  • Managed building projects at NSB totalling £23m.
  • None
Chris Grimshaw
  • Retired; previously Head of Latimer Community Arts College, Northants.
  • None
Mary Kay
  • Retired Primary School Headteacher, Ofsted Inspector.
  • None

 
Alan Hakes
  • Extensive governance experience.
  • Previously Vice Chair of NSB SAT
  • Co-chair of NSB Local Committee
Gemma Marks
  • Teaching School Hub Director
  • Deputy Head Teacher BROOKE WESTON TRUST
  • None

 

Trust Board 

Name Areas of Responsibility Date Appointed Term of Office Ends Business Interest
Rachel Helmn (Chair) Behaviour & Attitudes 1/9/2024 31/08/2028
  • None

Mary Kay

 

 SEND 1/9/2024 31/8/2028
  • None

Peter Bason

Emeritus Trustee

Governance

Equality & Diversity

 31/08/2025  
  • Trustee Northampton Old Grammar School Foundation
  • Daughter employed by The NSB Trust
Jon Drown  Audit Committee 01/01/2026 31/12/2030

  • Northampton Saints PLC - director & shareholder

  • Northampton Saints RFC Ltd - director

  • Northampton Saints Foundation - Chair of Trustee directors

  • Northampton Old Grammar School Foundation - Trustee director

  • Bandcyber Ltd - director and shareholder

  • Drepher Homes Ltd - director and shareholder

  • Drepher Lettings Ltd - director and shareholder
Oliver Harris

Free School Project Manager

Chair of Finance Committee

 1/9/2021 31/08/2029
  • Trustee Northampton Old Grammar School Foundation
  • Northampton School for Boys Charitable Trust Limited (Director)

Deirdre Kennedy

(Vice Chair)

Quality of Education / Curriculum

Sixth Form, PP, LAC and PLAC

 23/02/2026 23/02/2030
  • Daughter employed by The NSB Trust
Prof. Bill Ribbans

Chair of Audit Committee

Personal Development

Mental Health and wellbeing of staff and students

 10/06/2023 09/06/2027
  • Director of the County Clinic
  • Director of Sports Medecine Ltd
Vicki Rockall Safeguarding 1/9/2021 31/08/2029
  • Employed by West Northamptonshire Council
Simon Hepher Estates, Health & Safety 04/03/25 31/08/2029
  • Director & Shareholder of Drepher Homes Ltd
  • Director & Shareholder of Bandcyber Ltd
  • Director & Shareholder of Drepher Lettings Ltd
Richard Bernard

Accounting Officer

Executive Headteacher

 1/9/2014 -
  • Northampton School for Boys Charitable Trust Limited (Director)
  • Wife employed by The NSB Trust

NSB Local Committee 

Name Type Date Appointed Term of Office Ends Business Interest

Alan Hakes

(Chair)

 Appointed by the Trust Board 1/08/2021 31/07/2029
  • None
Claire Alderson Elected by Staff 1/9/2022 31/08/2026
  • None
Elizabeth Bowman Elected by Parents 1/12/2023 30/11/2027
  • None
Angela Shaw Elected by Staff 1/11/2022 31/10/2026
  • None
Alastair Thomson Appointed by the Trust Board 1/09/2021 31/08/2029
  • Governor at Vernon Terrace Primary School
  • Governor at Moulton College
Morcea Walker Appointed by the Trust Board 31/07/2024 01/08/2028
  • Trustee NMPAT
  • Director Northampton Carnival & Cultural Arts Ltd
  • Director Northampton Black History Association
  • Director of Northampton Street Pastors
  • Director Community Law Service
  • Director NAYC
  • Director EMCCAN
  • Northamptonshire Vice Lieutenant
Clare Young Appointed by the Trust Board 1/09/2023 31/08/2027
  • Employed by West Northamptonshire Council
Matthew Ashwell Elected by Parents 14/03/2024 15/03/2028
  • None
Angela Watson Appointed by the Trust Board 28/11/2024 29/11/2028
  • None

Finance & Audit Committees
 

Finance Committee Audit Committee
Oliver Harris (Chair) Prof. Bill Ribbans (Chair)
Mary Kay Vicki Rockall
Jon Drown Mary Kay
Rachel Helmn Jon Drown
   
   

 

 

  1. NSB Nomination Form
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Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT
01604 230240

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