--- title: "Meet the Governors" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors/governors-details" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Meet the Governors ### ### Governors ![Tahir Hussain](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/150x200c/people/Screenshot_20250923_141132_Gallery.jpg) #### Tahir Hussain ###### Community Governor I am Tahir Hussain and I started on the Governing Body in 2014 as a Local Authority Governor. I am born and bred in Preston and actually attended St. Matthews school as a child. I graduated from University of Central Lancashire in 1993 with an engineering degree and have since been working for BAE Systems at Warton. My job as a senior engineer involves a lot of travelling all over Europe. I am married with 3 children and settled in Preston. My favourite football team is Manchester United and my favourite car is a BMW – I have been driving one for nearly 20 years. My aim is to help develop the school to become one of the leading primary schools in Preston. ![Mr Mackley](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/150x200c/people/M_Mackley(1).jpg) #### Mr Mackley ##### Headteacher ###### Ex-Officio A key part of my role as Headteacher of St Matthew's is that I am a member of the Governing Body to work with them as well as be accountable to them for the running of our school. When I took up my post on 23rd April 2019 I automatically joined the Governing Body. My vision is simply for the school to live up to its Mission and Vision Statements so that we can do the best we can for the children. In my spare time I enjoy music, motorsport, time with my family and watching Leicester Tigers Rugby Club (even though their recent performance is somewhat woeful!). ![Natallie Towers](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/150x200c/people/Natallie_Towers_Photo.jpg) #### Natallie Towers ##### Parent Governor I was appointed as a Parent Governor in February 2021. I accepted this role so that I could play an active part in helping and supporting the school in moving forward. Providing an education which enables every child to fulfil his/her potential is paramount. I am married with 4 children, the youngest attends St. Matthew’s School. I currently work full-time at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School as a Teaching Assistant. I have worked there for 13 years and I am passionate about children’s education. During my spare time I enjoy visiting family, socialising with friends and baking. ![Mr Ward](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/150x200c/people/20231003_153131.jpg) #### Mr Ward ##### Staff Governor Mr Ward is the Staff Governor here at St Matthew's. He has taught at the school for over 10 years and currently teaches in Year 6 to prepare children for their futures. He is responsible for Computing and Online Safety at St Matthew's and is great with technology. He lives in Preston with his wife, cat and a lot of lego! #### Sue Roberts Foundation Governor #### David Owens ##### Rev Foundation Governor #### Waqas Ahmed ### LGC Information LGC Information 2025-2026 394 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/St_Matthews_2526.docx.pdf) ### Key Information - [Ofsted and SIAMS Reports](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/ofsted) - [Academy Results](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/academy-results) - [Policies](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Sports Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/sports-premium) - [SEND](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/send) - [Governance](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors) - [Meet the Governors ](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors/governors-details) - [Governors Responsibilities](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors/governors-responsiblities) - [Safeguarding ](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/safeguarding) - [COVID Catch-Up Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/catch-up-premium-plan) - [Attendance](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/parents/attendance) - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)