Orleans
Primary School

Mike Dormer, LA governor (FGB Chair of Governors)

These are challenging times for education, but I am convinced that with strong leadership successful community schools like Orleans Primary will continue to thrive.

In 2012 I volunteered as a governor at Chase Bridge Primary, taking over as Chair of Governors there in 2020. When my term finished, I joined the Orleans Governing Board and took on the role of Chair in July 2025. I am delighted to now be part of the Orleans Primary School community; I live in St Margarets and have known the school for many years.

I am a television drama producer and continue to work on shows for broadcasters and the streamers. Until recently I also ran an MA Producing course at Royal Holloway University of London. 

Rosalind Orchard, Co-opted governor (FGB Vice Chair)

FP&P (Chair)

Rob Long, Co-opted governor

QE (Vice-Chair)

I have seen what a wonderful and supportive school Orleans Primary is at first hand over the last 9 years, as both my daughters have proceeded from Reception to Year 6 and onward. I was delighted to take the opportunity to become a governor of the school during 2023 in the hope that the skills I have learned through a career in strategy and transformation in the investment management sector would prove useful.

I am very much enjoying my time as a governor and my particular focus on early years provision (EYFS). I have also gained an even deeper admiration for the hard work, dedication and expertise of all of the school staff.

Early Years Provision

Siobhan Moynihan, Co-opted governor

Dinaz Zaq, Co-opted governor

I have lived in St Margarets for the last 12 years and have been a parent at Orleans Primary since my elder daughter started in the nursery in 2017.  I currently have my younger daughter in year 5 and a niece in year 6.  I am delighted to be able to support this terrific school in the heart of our community.

By background I’m a mathematician and work in an engineering profession and, as a mother of two daughters, I am particularly passionate about supporting girls to excel in maths and science.  In my role as chair of the QE committee I am committed to supporting the school  in its aim to achieve excellence for all our children.

Marta Grane, Parent governor

Loretta Lau, Staff governor

FP&P

Loretta Lau is Staff governor.

Staff governor

Balsheel Beeharry,

Co-opted governor

QE

After 15 years in senior corporate roles across the FMCG, tobacco, and financial sectors locally and internationally, and with a solid educational background including an MBA, I retrained as a teacher and now teach Business and Economics in a leading secondary school within the independent sector. I also lead the school’s award-winning Young Enterprise programme with consecutive successes in Richmond and Kingston. I live locally and am delighted to contribute to the Orleans Primary School community during these pivotal times for primary education.

With many schools facing increasing pressures around resources, inclusion, and preparing children for an ever-changing world, strong governance and community support are vital to help schools continue to thrive and I aim to bring both my corporate and classroom experience to support Orleans Primary School’s growth, adaptability and continued pupil happiness and success.

Core subjects

Charlotte Howe, Co-opted governor

BAPD

I am delighted to be a school governor for Orleans Primary School. Having attended the school myself, I have a deep-rooted connection to the community and a strong understanding of its needs. I am a Human Resources professional at one of the Big Four consulting firms, specialising in employee benefits and Reward. My experience working with diverse teams and my passion for equality and diversity, particularly for ethnic minority representation in predominantly white, middle-class areas, will allow me to be a strong voice for all pupils. My partner's role as Head of English in a Kingston secondary school provides further insight into the challenges facing schools today. As a parent of a young child, I am deeply invested in ensuring Orleans Primary provides the best possible environment for all children.

Personal Development 

Victoria Coward, Head of School

FP&P, QE, BAPD

As Head of School Victoria is an ex officio member of FP&P, QE, BAPD and the full Governing Body.

Head of School

Helen Tonge, Associate Member

QE

I have worked in primary education since 2007 and am currently Co-Head Teacher of a two-form entry primary school in Ealing which includes a nursery and a specialist resource provision for pupils with a primary need of Autism. I see it as a privilege to work with young people and am passionately committed to ensuring all pupils receive the best quality education which prepares them both academically and emotionally to reach their full potential as global citizens. I believe that effective schools are built on effective relationships with all stakeholders including the children themselves, staff, parents and carers and the wider community. I also value working in close partnership with other schools to learn and grow together. I live in Twickenham and have two young children who keep me just as busy in my spare time as I am at work!

N/A

Daniel Bishop

(Executive Headteacher), Associate Member

FP&P

Daniel sits on FP&P as an associate member and attends all Governing Board meetings.

Vacancy, Co-opted governor