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Welcome from Sarah Lack, Chief Executive Officer

The Boleyn Trust is a family of schools who work together to raise expectations and outcomes for all pupils.

Our schools retain their ethos and independence whilst also sharing the common values and aspirations of the trust.

We share ideas and resources to offer strong support to schools.

 

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Schools

Clara Grant

Clara Grant Primary School

Cleves

Cleves Primary School

Monega

Monega Primary School

New City

New City Primary School

Ravenscroft

Ravenscroft Primary School

Rosetta

Rosetta Primary School

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Primary School

Tollgate

Tollgate Primary School

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  • On 25 September, 2026

Sky Sports Visit New City!

Year 4, 5 and 6 were delighted to welcome a Sky Sports journalist to school for an inspiring workshop. Pupils gained a fascinating insight into the world of…

  • On 22 September, 2026

Language of the Term: Urdu

This term, we are celebrating Urdu, a beautiful language spoken by over 200 million people around the world. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is also…

  • On 11 September, 2026

School Council

Our School Council is an elected group of students from all year groups across the school. The Council meets every 2 weeks with one of the school’s Learning…

  • On 11 September, 2026

Diversity Ambassadors

This term we introduced the school to our New City Primary Diversity Ambassadors. Their roles are to ensure ALL individuals in our school are represented and treated equally.…

  • On 11 September, 2026

Eco Warriors 2026 27

Congratulations to our new Eco Warriors for this year. The Eco-warriors are New City’s green ambassadors; who’s role is to promote the school’s vision of ‘Global Citizenship:’ the…

Our Offer to Schools

The Boleyn Trust has a history of school-to-school support and this has been further developed through our Teaching School Alliance. As our family grows the Trust is always looking to developing strong and productive partnerships with new schools and settings.

 

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Tollgate Primary School
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Rowena Johnson

Teaching School Hubs Programmes Co-ordinator

 

Rosemary Tehrani

Trustee

Rosemary was a primary school teacher for almost 40 years. She has extensive experience of working in multicultural and multilingual communities. She is a specialist in improving outcomes for children who use English as a second language.

Patricia Regis

Trustee

Patricia worked for the London Borough of Newham for 28 years as a Senior Law Clerk. She has 20 years’ experience of being a school governor and experience of being Chair of Governors. Patricia has worked as a Counsellor for Newham Victim Support as a volunteer. She remains active as a community advocate to support social justice and equality.

John Rolfe MBE

Trustee

John is the Schools Outreach and Engagement Manager at the British Council. Originally from Yorkshire, John studied at the University of Essex in Colchester and the University of Minnesota in the USA. John has managed several educational programmes throughout his career at the British Council and developed and managed the flagship British Council International School Award scheme in the UK and globally.

Johns’ long-term commitment to international education was recognised with an MBE in the 2018 Honours List.

Geoff Hadlow

Trustee

Geoff has 33 years teaching experience in Newham, which includes 22 years of headship over two primary schools: Rosetta and Shaftesbury.

He has also had spells of executive headship and the responsibility of acting CEO of MAT in Hackney, acting head of a special school in Havering and acting head of a primary school in Redbridge.

Geoff’s Headship achievements include three outstanding Ofsted judgements (one at Rosetta and two at Shaftesbury).

However, the Ofsted outcomes he is most proud of are the exceptionally strong judgements Shaftesbury received after being inspected during the first week of the introduction of the new Ofsted scorecard framework.

This took place after Geoff’s retirement and so is a testament to his leadership and succession planning.

Mohammed Mamun

Trustee – Vice Chair

Mohammed is a manager in the NHS and comes to the Trust with a wealth of experience within the areas of people management, service improvement and business planning. Mohammed was born and raised in Newham and has been a school governor and trustee for over 10 years.

Nina Panayis

Trustee – Chair

Nina is a retired Headteacher, having spent almost 30 years working in The London Borough of Newham. Nina continues to work part-time as a consultant in school improvement and provides leadership support. In 2003, Nina was UK Teacher of the Year in a Primary School and currently serves as UK judge for Pearson Teaching Awards.

Denny Cornuaud

Member

Denny has lived & worked in Newham for almost 30 years. She is married with two grown up children who both attended Tollgate Primary

She is proud to serve the residents of Newham, working for two community Lead organisations. Denny is the Community Engagement and Partnerships lead for Plaistow South Big local and a Creative Community Builder & Producer for Culture Within Newham. Denny has a deep-rooted connection with the borough and sits on several steering groups and boards which include Newham Hertiage and Money A&E.

Denny has experience as a trustee as well as serving as a secondary school governor for over 6 years. Denny has a long-standing connection to the trust having previously worked for Tollgate. She is dedicated to making a positive difference to her community.
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Enitan Porter-Morris

Member

Enitan is a retired teacher who has served the majority of her 19 year long career in Newham.

Enitan’s experience and knowledge is largely in early years education within in primary school classes, nursery schools, children centres and a private nursery.

Enitan has extensive experience of working with and supporting families and prior to her teaching career she was an Education Social Worker in Hackney.

The Venerable Mangala

Member

The Venerable Mangala is the Chief Buddhist Monk at the East London Buddhist Cultural Centre. He studied at Colombo University and graduated with a BA in Religious Studies before entering the Buddhist monastery, where he has been a Buddhist monk for over 35 years. The Venerable Mangala is extremely active in the local community working with other faith leaders and communities. He represents the Buddhist community on Newham’s SACRE Board which supports the way RE is taught in academies. Mangala is a frequent faith visitor to schools, leading assemblies, and hosts visits for academies to visit his temple.

Ellen Kemp

Member

Ellen is retired, yet still serves as the Parish Safeguarding Officer at St Mark’s Forest Gate and is a Trustee of the Chelmsford Diocese Education Trust. Ellen is a very experienced Governor of over 25 years standing and delivers Governor training for new Governors in Newham. Ellen has been a member of the Chelmsford Diocese Educational Trust and works closely with education advisors within the Diocese. Ellen serves as a member of Newham SACRE and supports local governing bodies to ensure they offer challenge and support to school leaders.

Emma O’Connor

Tollgate Primary

Emma qualified as a teacher nineteen years ago and for the majority of this time has worked in Newham. Emma has taught across the primary age ranges in and has developed a specialism in Mathematics.  I have had the privilege of working in a variety of schools, nationally as an SLE supporting with pedagogy and maintaining standards.

Prior to becoming the Headteacher of Tollgate Primary, I was seconded to Monega Primary as Head of School which had just been judged as serious weaknesses by Ofsted and worked alongside other trust employees raise attainment of Teaching and Learning across all subject areas.

As the Headteacher of Tollgate I want to ensure that all children regardless of ability and socioeconomic background achieve their full potential.  I feel privileged leading such a talented and driven team of teachers who ensure that Tollgate remains in the top 3% nationally for outcomes and standards.

Alma Begum

Shaftesbury Primary

I am an experienced and dedicated school leader with over 20 years of experience in education. My journey in education began in a school in Westminster, the community where I was born and raised. After completing a Bachelors degree in Education at the Institute of Education (IOE), I went on to complete my PGCE in East London where it led me to Shaftesbury Primary School 13 years ago. Instantly, I fell in love with the school’s vibrant, diverse community and knew I wanted to make a difference here.

Since then, I have taught across all phases as a classroom teacher at Shaftesbury and have held various leadership roles. I became an Assistant Headteacher 8 years ago and have been a Deputy Headteacher for the last 5 years where I have worked in close partnership with staff, families and the wider community to celebrate cultural diversity while maintaining a focus on academic excellence and personal development. I have also successfully completed the National Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and have been a Visiting Fellow for the Ambition Institute training mentors and ECTs.

Over the years, I have successfully driven whole-school improvement by embedding a culture of high-quality teaching, effective assessment and curriculum innovation. I am passionate about creating an environment where all pupils are inspired to learn, develop resilience and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.  

My vision is to nurture a school where every child is valued, challenged and empowered to thrive. I want to make a difference to pupils’ lives giving them the best chances to succeed both academically and personally. Together, I hope to build a future full of opportunity, success and pride — and I am excited about the journey ahead at Shaftesbury Primary.

Lindsay Bradbury

Rosetta Primary

I have been very lucky to have worked at Rosetta Primary School for over twenty years. I am passionate about providing the very best educational experiences for the children at our school as well as supporting their families and our community. I became Deputy Head Teacher here in 2007 and Head Teacher in 2017. In addition to my responsibilities as a school leader I worked as the local authority Key Stage 2 Moderation Manager for two years leading on writing moderation for all primary schools across Newham. I am also a Lead NQT Induction Tutor for Newham providing support to NQTs, their mentors and schools across the borough.

At Rosetta we are all committed to providing an engaging, exciting and relevant education for all of our children and our children love coming to school. I am very proud of the school’s many achievements and believe this is because we work in partnership with our children, families, staff and the local and wider communities. Rosetta was recently placed in the top 1% of schools in the country for the progress the children make whilst with us. This is a fantastic achievement and one that I am extremely proud of. Although we understand the importance of academic achievement, and have high expectations for this, we also place great importance on our children’s happiness and well-being and have a brilliant pastoral provision; we are a happy school!    

In 2017 Rosetta joined the Boleyn Trust. This seemed like a natural progression for the school as we already worked very closely with the other Trust schools. Being part of the Trust allows us to work alongside like-minded schools to continue to ensure the very best educational experiences for our children as well as learning from and supporting each other.

Simon Bond

Ravenscroft Primary

I have worked in the London Borough of Newham for over twenty years across five different settings with a number of different leadership responsibilities. In addition to my school leadership, I have also worked as the local authority Key Stage 2 Moderation Manager for two years running writing moderation for all primary settings within the borough.

I joined Ravenscroft Primary School as Deputy Head Teacher in 2007 and have been privileged to be part of a school which has developed hugely over time – growing from two to three forms of entry and establishing a highly effective and successful provision for autistic children, whilst maintaining high academic standards and enriching the lives of the children and families within our community. Since taking over the Headship of the school in 2017, I have been proud to lead the school as it continues to provide the best outcomes for our children and support for our families and community.

Having worked in close collaboration with local schools in the past, Ravenscroft joined the Boleyn Trust in April 2017 in order to cement those positive relationships and further develop opportunities for our pupils, staff and leaders. Being part of The Boleyn Trust allows us to work alongside schools who all have a drive to ensure that standards are as high as they can be and it provides us with the challenge and support in order to ensure that those high expectations are met. Crucially, the Boleyn Trust encourages our schools to maintain their unique characteristics, and this allows us to reflect and support our pupils, families and communities in the most personal and sensitive way that we can.

Mary Bull

New City Primary

I am honoured to serve as Principal of New City Primary School, a place close to my heart and rooted in the community where I grew up. With over 25 years of experience in education, I remain deeply committed to creating inclusive, ambitious, and nurturing environments where every child can thrive.

My teaching journey began in Newham, and over the years I have held leadership roles across Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Waltham Forest. Before joining the leadership team at Tollgate and Cleves as part of the Boleyn Trust ten years ago, I was proud to serve as a Headteacher in Waltham Forest, where I developed a strong foundation in school improvement and community engagement.

Since joining New City Primary in 2017 as Deputy Headteacher, I have worked closely with staff, families, and governors to build a culture of high expectations, creativity, and care. It is a privilege to now lead the school as Headteacher, continuing our mission to provide every child with the best possible start in life.

I believe that education is about more than academic success — it’s about developing confident, curious, and compassionate individuals: prepared learners ready for the 21st century and responsible global citizens. At New City, we celebrate diversity, encourage resilience, and foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. I am passionate about empowering staff, supporting wellbeing, and strengthening partnerships with parents and carers to ensure our school remains a place of opportunity and belonging.

Returning to lead in the community that shaped me is both humbling and inspiring. I am proud of our school’s achievements and excited about the future we are building together.

Elizabeth Harris

Monega Primary

I qualified as a teacher twenty-one years ago and for the majority of this time I have worked in Newham. I have taught across the primary age ranges and developed a specialism in inclusive education.  I have had the privilege of working in a variety of schools, as an advisory teacher for central services and as an SLE for Inclusion and SEND.

Prior to becoming the Headteacher of Monega Primary School, I spent time covering headships in both Havering and Newham.  Before headship I was a Deputy Headteacher at Tollgate Primary School, this is an outstanding school that I worked in for 18 years. 

As a leader, I ensure that Monega Primary school is a happy, inclusive, caring school, where every child matters.  I believe it is of the utmost importance that all children become enthusiastic lifelong learners. I have high expectations of all pupils and ensure that every child is a successful learner.  The exceptional staff team are determined and committed that this happens through the delivery of an excellent education in an outstanding environment.

Liza Christofides

Cleves Primary School

Liza began her teaching career in 2004 in a large secondary school in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following a short trip to London, Liza decided to move to the UK where she took up a Head of Department role in a grammar school in Kent. Eleven years ago Liza began working at Tollgate Primary School, and it was here that she cemented her love for primary-age teaching and improving standards and outcomes for disadvantaged children. Liza has been fortunate enough to have worked in a variety of roles which has included supporting other schools in the capacity of SLE, SCITT Trainer, Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguard Lead. 

Liza become Headteacher of Cleves Primary School on 1 January 2023.

Rubel Aloum

Clara Grant Primary

I have been a teacher for more than 15 years and for the majority of my career I have worked in Newham across four different schools. I have taught both the key stages and been a subject leader a for a range of subjects such as reading, maths, science, RE and PE. I have a passion for developing future leaders and have supported Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in developing their pedagogical understanding so that they can make a meaningful impact within their classroom setting.

Prior to becoming the Principal of The Clara Grant Primary School, I worked as a Deputy Head at New City Primary School for 6 years. This was a school which had received its second requires improvement outcome from Ofsted in May 2016. Working alongside all the staff there, we rapidly improved the standards at that school by providing an exceptional teaching and learning offer for all the children regardless of their abilities. In July 2022, New City was judged as an outstanding school.

As the proud Principal of Clara Grant, I want to ensure all the children feel safe, valued and happy and that their school days are filled with knowledge, life skills and memorable experiences. I have high expectations for all the pupils in my school so that they can dream big and achieve their goals in life regardless of their ability and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Elana Roos O’Donoghue BEd (Hons)

Head of School to School Improvement, Appropriate Body Advisor

Elana holds a BEd (Hons) from NWU, South Africa. She is Head of School to School Improvement and an Appropriate Body Advisor at London District East Teaching School Hub.

Michelle Osborne BEd (Hons)

Deputy Director of School Improvement, Appropriate Body Advisor

Michelle holds a BEd (Hons) from The London Metropolitan University. She is also a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE).

Michelle is Deputy Director for School Improvement and Appropriate Body Advisor at London District East Teaching School Hub.

Rosetta Robinson BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, NPQSL

ITT Lead

Rosetta holds a BA (Hons) in Music, a PGCE in Primary Education and a Masters in Education from the UCL Institute of Education. She is Co-Lead of the London District East SCITT.

Ruksara Choudhury BSc (Hons)

Appropriate Body Administrator

Ruksara holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology from Middlesex University. She is our NPQ and Appropriate Body Administrator.

Sarah Bartley BSc (Hons), PGCE

Appropriate Body Advisor (Secondment)

Sarah holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a PGCE in Primary Education from Goldsmiths, University of London. 

Sarah has been seconded as an Appropriate Body Advisor. 

Martin Redfern

Director – Secondary

As Director Of Secondary, Martin works closely with school leaders on delivering the new Reformed National Professional Qualifications across London District East Teaching School Hub. He also works to support the Director of the LDE SCITT where ITTs are Secondary Based, and to support Secondary Early Career Teachers.

Martin comes from a secondary background having spent 25 years in middle and senior leadership,  both pastoral and teaching and learning, and lately as Deputy Head of a large Comprehensive school.

Jacqueline Buchan, MEng(Hons), CIMA Dip MA, CertRP

Deputy Director of London District East Teaching School Hub

Jacqueline holds a Masters of Engineering in Ship Science from the University of Southampton and qualified as a Chartered Engineer. She holds a Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA), Diploma in Finance Business Partnering (CIPFA), Certificate in School Business Management (Serco) and Certificate in Recruitment Practice (REC). Jacqueline is Deputy Director of the London District East Teaching School Hub and the Business Manager for LDE SCITT.

Craig Lilleyman

Director – Teaching School Hub

Craig leads the London District East Teaching School Hub, which is part of the Boleyn Trust. Designated by the DfE as one of the 87 Teaching School Hubs nationally – we work across all schools in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Newham, as well as beyond.

We lead on the delivery of the Ambition Early Career Teacher Programme and reformed National Professional Qualifications. We have over 1500 teachers and leaders on our programmes in 2021-2022.

We also have a SCITT, now called London District East Teaching School Hub (Ofsted: Outstanding 2017). We train up to 50 primary teachers and, from September 2022, secondary teachers in shortage subjects.

We also run the local statutory Appropriate Body which assesses ECTs at the end of their induction, across our whole hub area.

Craig is a former Boleyn Trust Deputy Head Teacher and Head Teacher and leads on the ECT programme and NPQH for the Teaching School Hub.

Ladi Kelekun

Head of Digital, Data, and Technology

As Head of ICT and Data Security, Ladi is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Data Security. With a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to protect sensitive information and ensure the integrity of digital systems.

Ladi’s expertise lies in developing robust cybersecurity strategies, managing complex IT infrastructures, large-scale IT projects, including network upgrades, system migrations, and cloud integrations, while ensuring adherence to security best practices and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Timothy White

Head of Governance, Compliance and Administration

Timothy is responsibility for supporting schools to achieve compliance across all areas. Timothy has extensive management experience across compliance, sales and marketing within the private sector.

Lisa Daramola

Head of People and Culture

Lisa manages and maintains an efficient, effective and professional HR function for over 700 employees of the Boleyn Trust.

Lisa provides a professional recruitment and employee relations support service to our school leaders, facilitating the achievement of educational objectives whilst managing risk and ensuring statutory compliance.

Lisa comes to us with both public and private sector exposure. Previous to this, Lisa served as a School Business Manager at Primary Schools in Newham and Waltham Forest and has wide experience of finance, HR, H&S and estate management.

Edvinas (Ed) Pacevicius

Head of Estates, Facilities, and Procurement

Edvinas is equipped with a decade of robust management experience, including seven years dedicated to estates and facilities management, and occupies a pivotal role in shaping and leading the execution of the estates strategy for the Boleyn Trust. In close collaboration with the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and School Leaders, Edvinas assumes comprehensive responsibility for overseeing and managing every facet of the Trust’s real estate portfolio. This multifaceted role encompasses total facilities management responsibility including both hard and soft services throughout the trust.

Steven Lock

Chief Finance & Operating Officer

As Chief Finance and Operating Officer, Steven plays a key role in the strategic leadership, development, and operational management of The Boleyn Trust. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Team, and Board of Trustees, he helps drive the Trust’s vision through the effective stewardship of resources, strong governance, and organisational excellence.

Steven has executive responsibility for the Trust’s business and operational functions, including finance, audit, and risk management; people and culture; payroll and pensions; digital, data, and technology; governance, compliance and administration; marketing and communications; estates and facilities; contracts and procurement; and academy conversions and re-brokerages. He leads the delivery of high-quality support services that enable schools to focus on achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Prior to joining the education sector, Steven built a successful career in the private sector, gaining extensive leadership and management experience across a range of disciplines. He brings a strong commercial and strategic perspective, with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective organisational strategies, leading transformation and improvement initiatives, and ensuring that services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and sustainably.

Steven’s broad experience, strategic insight, and commitment to continuous improvement play an important role in supporting the Trust’s growth, resilience and long-term success.

Sarah Lack

Chief Executive

As Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, Sarah provides strategic leadership for The Boleyn Trust and is accountable to the Trust Board for the performance, development, and success of the organisation. Working closely with trustees, school leaders, and stakeholders, she is responsible for ensuring the Trust delivers its vision of educational excellence and the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Having served as Director of Primary, Sarah brings a deep understanding of the Trust, its schools, and communities. She has led the Trust’s primary phase with distinction, overseeing school improvement, leadership development, and operational delivery across our academies. Her strong track record includes supporting schools on their journey from Good to Outstanding and driving sustainable improvement across diverse educational settings.

Sarah has dedicated more than 23 years to education and has extensive experience as a Headteacher, including leading academies with specialist resourced provisions. She also serves as an Ofsted Inspector.

As Chief Executive, Sarah continues to champion high standards, inclusive education, and collaborative leadership, ensuring that The Boleyn Trust remains a thriving family of schools committed to excellence, opportunity, and achievement for all.

Tom Canning CBE

Head of Strategy and Delivery

Following more than ten years as Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of The Boleyn Trust, Tom has transitioned to the role of Head of Strategy and Delivery as part of a phased retirement, whilst remaining a valued member of the Trust’s Executive Team.

In this role, Tom provides strategic leadership across key Trust priorities, supporting school improvement, organisational development, and the delivery of long-term objectives. He works closely with Trust leaders to ensure that the Trust’s vision, values, and ambitions continue to be translated into tangible outcomes for pupils, staff, and communities.

Tom brings over 30 years of leadership experience in education, including serving as a Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, National Leader of Education, Department for Education Advisory Board Member and Lead Ofsted Inspector. His contribution to education has been recognised through the award of an OBE (2010), an Honorary Doctorate in Education from the University of East London (2012) and a CBE (2022).

Tom’s extensive experience, strategic insight, and commitment to educational excellence continue to make a significant contribution to The Boleyn Trust and its future development.