Daiglen is guided by an experienced governing body who bring professional expertise, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to educational excellence. Their role is to support the Head and staff while upholding the high standards that define the school. This collaboration ensures that every decision is made with the long-term wellbeing and success of pupils in mind.
Our most recent ISI inspection reflects the quality of our teaching, pastoral care, and leadership. Inspectors highlighted the strength of our academic programme, the warmth of relationships across the school, and the confidence of our pupils. These reports affirm the values we live by daily, offering families reassurance that Daiglen delivers a consistently high standard of education.
| Mrs S Barnes (Chair) | Mrs C Doughty |
| Mr M Clarke | Mrs S Stride |
| Mrs C Bury | Mrs S Strong |
| Mrs Goodman, Clerk to the Governors | |
(Correspondence to the Chair should be addressed to the School)
Mrs Sue Barnes: Mrs Barnes is currently Chair. She became a Governor at Daiglen in 2003. She has two sons, both of whom attended Daiglen. Mrs Barnes is retired but was previously a Business Manager at a large state primary school in Redbridge and has a degree in School Business Management. She serves on the Finance Committee and Staff Contracts Sub-Committee as well as the Academic Committee.
Mr Matthew Clarke: Mr Clarke joined the Board in 2024. He is Headteacher of St Cedd’s School in Chelmsford.
Mrs Christine Doughty: Mrs Doughty taught Maths and Science at Daiglen for many years. She was a much respected Year 6 form teacher and Deputy Head, and also served as Acting Head in 2003 until the new Head was appointed. Mrs Doughty is an ISI Inspector. She is Chair of the Academic Committee.
Mrs Susan Stride: Mrs Stride joined the Board in 2011. Mrs Stride is a qualified solicitor and Partner at a local firm of solicitors where she is currently head of Private Client departments. Mrs Stride’s brother and nephews attended Daiglen. She is the governor responsible for Child Protection.
Mrs Christina Bury: Mrs Bury joined the Board in 2022. She is Director of Learning at Felsted Preparatory School. She serves on the Academic Committee.
Mrs Christina Bury: Mrs Bury joined the Board in 2022. She is Director of Learning at Felsted Preparatory School. She serves on the Academic Committee.
Mrs Sarah Strong: Mrs Strong joined the Board in 2025. She is Prep Beta Year Group Leader and Head of Charities and Community Links at Bancroft’s School.
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