Governors
The Governing Body works closely with school leaders and the Graveney Trust to help ensure every child receives the highest quality education and support.
Governors provide strategic oversight, support and challenge to school leaders. Their role is to help ensure the school remains educationally ambitious, financially secure and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for pupils.
Part of the Graveney Trust. Tooting Primary benefits from collaborative governance, shared expertise and strong accountability arrangements across the trust.
Governing Body 2025–2026
- David Chamberlain
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Chair of Governors
Community Governor
David Chamberlain
Chair of Governors

David is your Chair of Governors. He has been a parent governor for 7 years and has a child in Year 4 and two others that are now in Secondary School.
I became a governor in 2022 as I wanted to get more involved and give something back. This academic year I have taken over as Chair. Professionally I work as a financial planner with my own business locally in South Wimbledon.
Outside of work I enjoy watching most sports and am still active on the football pitch and tennis court. Additionally, I am an active member of St Nicholas Church.
I want to support Tooting Primary and the staff team in continuing to deliver the highest level of education for our children.
- Nim Patel
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Vice-Chair of Governors
Community Governor
Nim Patel
Vice-Chair of Governors

Nim is a community governor and former pupil of Franciscan Primary School.
I am committed to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education and an environment that unlocks talent and aspirations of future generations.
My current role as the Head of Commercial Partnerships at British Gas means I have experience in commercial strategy, people leadership and a strong understanding of financial management.
I am keen to support TPS in creating a successful environment for both pupils and staff.
- Chris Griffin
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Parent Governor
Chris Griffin
Parent Governor

Chris is one of our parent governors and has two children at TPS.
He has a strong background in education, leadership and teaching innovation, and is currently Director of Drama and Dance at Surbiton High School.
With a strong background in education, leadership, and teaching innovation, I am proud to serve as a Parent Governor at my children's school, Tooting Primary School.
I am passionate about supporting the school community and have a keen interest in its dynamic, varied, and exciting curriculum, which encourages curiosity and guarantees progression for every child.
I look forward to contributing positively to the continued growth, creativity, and success of the school.
- Amber Thomas
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Staff Governor
Amber Thomas
Staff Governor
Amber is our staff governor. She started at the school in September 2025 and currently teaches Year 3.
For the past six years, I have embraced opportunities within various schools to enhance my craft to deliver a high-quality education. My passion for education and interest in developing the school curriculum means I have been appointed Art Lead at Tooting Primary School.
I am thoroughly enjoying my role as co-lead for the Tooting Primary Parents Association, liaising with the proactive team to raise money for educational visits to enhance the children's cultural experiences.
I hope that including governor to my role can see me further support the school community.
- Hanna Betteridge
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Governor
- Graham Stapleton
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Ex Officio Governor
- Jackey Wilson
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Headteacher
Ex Officio Governor
Governor Attendance 2024–2025
Attendance at Full Governing Body meetings during the 2024–2025 academic year.
| Governor | Attendance |
|---|---|
| J Krienke (Chair) | 5 / 5 |
| P Gutfreund (Vice-Chair, resigned December 2024) | 2 / 2 |
| S Bancroft (appointed April 2025) | 1 / 2 |
| C Bennet (resigned March 2025) | 3 / 3 |
| H Betteridge (appointed July 2025) | 1 / 1 |
| D Chamberlain | 4 / 5 |
| C Griffin (appointed April 2025) | 1 / 2 |
| N Patel (appointed July 2025) | 0 / 1 |
| D Selvaratnam | 2 / 4 |
| G Stapleton | 5 / 5 |
| J Wilson | 5 / 5 |
Governance Documents
Key governance information, including meeting minutes, attendance records, declarations of interest and other statutory documents, can be found below.
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Committees Terms of Reference
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- Graveney Multi Trust Articles download_for_offline
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- Tooting Primary School - Registration Interests Form 2024-25 download_for_offline
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- Tooting Primary School SFA download_for_offline
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- TPS Govs - Attendance 2023-2024 download_for_offline
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- Graveney Multi Trust Articles download_for_offline
