Our governors come from a wide range of professional fields.

The Full Board meet 8 or 9 times a year to ensure the strategic vision and direction of St Margaret’s creates opportunity and the best offer for its pupils. They are involved in the wider school life too, attending concerts, plays and sport fixtures; they are passionate supporters of the School.

The Finance & Pay Committee meet 4 times a year and have delegated responsibility for providing financial oversight for the School.

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please do so through via the Clerk to the Governing Board’s email: n.mitchell@stmargarets-school.org.uk

Laurence Miller

Chair

Laurence Miller graduated from the University of Reading having studied Film and Drama and is now the Commercial Director for Nimax Theatres where he oversees the programming for six West End theatres. Laurence has worked extensively at the Edinburgh Festival since 1992 and has run the prestigious Dave Edinburgh Comedy Awards, (previously The Perrier Award) since then. Laurence lives in North London with his wife and two daughters, both of whom are current pupils at St Margaret’s. In his spare time, he loves nothing better than watching cricket at Lords, going to the theatre, watching classic old movies and building Lego projects. Laurence is a member of the Finance & Pay Committee and is the SEND Link Governor for the Board.

Katherine Bluck

Katherine was born in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire and returned in 2022 to take up the position of Head of Prep and Nursery at Abbot’s Hill School. Katherine studied for an MA in Geography and Education Studies and then a PGCE at Cambridge University. Beginning her career in primary schools, Katherine moved into the Independent sector as a senior leader in 2012, Katherine then became Head of the Junior School at Frensham Heights and led the younger learners through lockdown before choosing to move back closer to home. Having been part of safeguarding teams for almost ten years and a trained and experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board. Katherine is the School's Designated Safeguarding Governor with responsibility for overseeing IT filtering and monitoring protocols. 

Tim Calvey

Education is in Tim’s DNA. He was brought up in a boarding house run by his parents in Zimbabwe and graduated from Christ Church College where he decided to follow the family tradition in education. He has held various roles including Head of Boarding at Wellington College Prep and Northbourne Park School. He is now Headteacher at Orley Farm School in Harrow, where he is passionate about finding the right future school for his pupils. He favours a holistic approach to education, promoting sport, the arts, a deep love of learning and ensuring that every child learns the power and impact of opportunity – something never to be wasted!

Kaya Jeyarajah

 Kaya attended St Margaret’s School from 1993-1998. She studied Medicine at the University of Leicester and also holds a degree in Psychology from Goldsmiths. As an anaesthetist at St George’s, she is passionate about learning and education and is heavily involved in training the doctors of tomorrow as well as nurses, paramedics, and midwives. Kaya has keen interests in wellbeing and is a qualified Hatha and Vinyasa yoga and meditation teacher and she teaches professionally in a south London yoga studio. 

Leigh Keating

Leigh was educated at Richmond Lodge and Campbell College in Belfast before reading Law at Nottingham. Her career has covered all aspects of HR in senior roles in two major UK retail companies, and her specialism has been in developing talented leaders and future successors from across these businesses. As an executive coach currently, Leigh works with leaders looking to transform their skills and impact through their career trajectory. Leigh has been a Governor in the independent sector previously, is married, lives locally and has two adult sons.

Henry Keighley-Elstub

Henry was born in London and educated at Milbourne Lodge in Surrey, then Eton College and finally at Leeds University to study Classical Civilisation. In 1997, he started a career teaching in prep schools: all boys, all girls, co-educational, boarding and day schools. His teaching degree is in Secondary History. Since 2009, he has been a senior leader in London schools and was Head of Pembridge Hall (all girls) from 2012 - 2022 and is currently Head of Devonshire House in Hampstead (co-ed). In September 2026, Henry becomes Head of The Hall in Belsize Park. Henry and his wife live near Tring and they have two daughters.

Morven Longton

Morven attended St Margaret's between 2002 and 2004. She graduated from Durham University with a first class degree in Education Studies and Psychology. Morven then completed her PGCE through the Teach First programme where she also gained her Masters in Transformational Leadership. Following time spent teaching various age groups in primary schools in London and Kent, Morven took on the role as Assistant Head (academic) at Garden House School in Sloane Square. Most recently, she was the head at the Village Prep School in Belsize Park. Morven lives in Northamptonshire with her husband, Henry and new addition, Florence born in December 2023.
Morven is the EYFS Link Governor.

Malcolm Spooner

Vice Chair

 Malcolm was born in Maidenhead. After leaving school he joined Southern Electricity Board in 1972 as a Tariff Analyst and remained with them for 35 years. In 2007 he formed his own Utility Consultancy and contracted his services to LSI Utility Brokers, near St Albans where he was appointed Head of Markets, Energy Management & Legislation. With the recent sale of LSI, Malcolm has returned to being an independent Utility Consultant again. Living in Hertfordshire since 2002 with his wife and stepdaughter who is a former pupil of St Margaret’s, he enjoys travel, theatre and sports; especially horse racing, Malcolm chairs the Finance & Pay Committee.

Matthew Woolf

Matthew is a parent with two children in the school. Having attended Highgate School and Manchester Metropolitan University, he subsequently moved into the consumer products industry. His career includes tenures at Tom Tom, Lego, Harry's Grooming and currently as Sales Director for The GelBottle. With previous primary school governor experience, Matthew is a staunch advocate for community service. In addition to his position on the St Margaret’s Board of Governors, he is also an active member of the Community Security Trust. Matthew is the Health & Safety and Estates Link Governor and sits on the Finance & Pay Committee.