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The Portsmouth Grammar School

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Official record Companies House · updated 20th September 2026 · Sources

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Previous officers 70

  1. Sadak Miah 2023–2024 Director View profile
  2. Professor Brian Walter Young 2022–2023 Director View profile
  3. Jacob Dennis Poulton 2021–2026 Director View profile
  4. Susannah Judith Baker 2020–2023 Director View profile
  5. Jonathan Clive Nicholls 2017–2021 Director View profile
  6. Newey, Edmund James, Reverend Canon 2017–2020 Director View profile
  7. Barry Robert Martin 2015–2018 Director View profile
  8. Frank Edward Jonas 2015–2017 Director View profile
  9. Howard William Gordon Tuckett 2015–2018 Director View profile
  10. Wylie, Steven Edward, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth 2014–2015 Director View profile
  11. Rigby, Jeremy, Commodore 2014–2017 Director View profile
  12. Anne Stanford 2014–2020 Director View profile
  13. Dr Martin Christopher Grossel 2014–2023 Director View profile
  14. Rachel Duff 2014–2018 Director View profile
  15. Kathy Lee Carol Bishop 2014–2025 Director View profile
  16. Stagg, Lynne, Lord Mayor 2013–2014 Director View profile
  17. Radakin, Anthony David, Comodore 2012–2014 Director View profile
  18. Cheryl Buggy 2011–2012 Director View profile
  19. Fiona Jane Boulton 2011–2018 Director View profile
  20. Philip Gerald Parkinson 2010–2025 Director View profile
  21. Paula Irene Riches 2010–2011 Director View profile
  22. Thompson, Robert, Commodore 2008–2011 Director View profile
  23. Susan Elizabeth Marks 2008–2010 Director View profile
  24. Walter Jen Bang Cha 2007–2025 Director View profile
  25. Steel, David George, Commodore 2007–2008 Director View profile
  26. Michael John Blake 2007–2009 Director View profile
  27. Charlton, Frederick William, Councillor 2006–2007 Director View profile
  28. Latham, Neil Degge, Rear Admiral 2006–2025 Director View profile
  29. Neil Iliffe 2005–2010 Director View profile
  30. Michael Robert Coffin 2005–2025 Director View profile
  31. Very Reverend David Charles Brindley 2005–2018 Director View profile
  32. Robin Frederick Sparshatt 2005–2006 Director View profile
  33. Cynthia Lesley Hall 2004–2005 Director View profile
  34. Kim John Borley 2004–2007 Director View profile
  35. Professor Christopher Pelling 2004–2017 Director View profile
  36. Fazackarley, Jason, Councillor 2004–2005 Director View profile
  37. Caroline Ann Williams 2003–2005 Director View profile
  38. Thomas Patrick Blair 2003–2004 Director View profile
  39. Brian Stewart Larkman 2002–2017 Director View profile
  40. Patrick Francis Tobin 2001–2013 Director View profile
  41. Davies, Peter Roland, Rear Admiral 2001–2004 Director View profile
  42. Baker, Elaine, Councillor 2001–2003 Director View profile
  43. Revd William Henry Taylor 2000–2002 Director View profile
  44. Maine, Barry, Councillor 2000–2001 Director View profile
  45. David Ratcliffe Horne 1999–2000 Director View profile
  46. Sarah Elizabeth Quail 1999–2014 Director View profile
  47. Margaret Scott 1999–2021 Director View profile
  48. Colin Harold Roberton Niven 1998–2003 Director View profile
  49. Chadwick, John, Rear Admirl 1998–2001 Director View profile
  50. Webb, Pamela, Councillor 1998–1999 Director View profile
  51. Deborah Susan Jane Cockcroft 1997–2013 Director View profile
  52. Mcanally, John Henry Stuart, Rear Admiral 1997–1998 Director View profile
  53. Mary Laidman Ayling 1997–1999 Director View profile
  54. David Ackfield Emms 1997–1998 Director View profile
  55. Johns, Richard, Air Chief Marshal Sir 1997–2010 Director View profile
  56. Michael John Pipes 1997–2017 Director View profile
  57. Sir Leonard Harry Peach 1997–2001 Director View profile
  58. Christopher John Lucas Evans 1997–2005 Director View profile
  59. Main, John Roy, Judge 1997–2000 Director View profile
  60. Very Reverend Michael Leslie Yorke 1997–1999 Director View profile
  61. Dr Constance Catherine Laura Andreyev 1997–2003 Director View profile
  62. Ian Alistair Carruthers 1997–2010 Director View profile
  63. Bruce Nigel Gauntlett 1997–2005 Director View profile
  64. Susan Elizabeth Resouly 1997–2014 Director View profile
  65. Golds, Tony, Councilor 1997–1998 Director View profile
  66. Frank Simon Kenneth Privett 1997–2011 Director View profile
  67. David Kenneth Bawtree 1997–2009 Director View profile
  68. Simon Robert Merriam 2018–2022 Secretary View profile
  69. Donald James Kent 2006–2018 Secretary View profile
  70. Sullivan, Alexander Patrick, Commander 1997–2006 Secretary View profile

Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.

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About

Incorporated
09/07/1997
Also a registered charity
The Portsmouth Grammar School

Ownership

Owned by (6) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.

  • James Edwin Priory ceased 2018-08-31
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06
  • Donald James Kent ceased 2018-07-31
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06
  • Brian Stewart Larkman ceased 2017-12-08
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06
  • Margaret Scott ceased 2019-07-16
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • Neil Degge Latham ceased 2019-07-16
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06
  • Walter Jen Bang Cha ceased 2019-07-16
    significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06

Group

  1. The Portsmouth Grammar School is controlled by James Edwin Priory
    Evidence
    ceased significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-04-06, ceased 2018-08-31 · source: Companies House PSC register

Ultimately controlled by James Edwin Priory.

1 other company in this group

Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.

Board analysis for researchers

Board DNA

How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.

17 directors on the board

3.7y median 1.7y
average tenure
13y
longest tenure

Directors past 6 years

First-time vs portfolio directors

First-time (5)

Portfolio (12)

Left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.

Property 9Education 5Professional services 2Construction 1Health and social care 1Other services 1Retail and trade 1Transport 1

The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.

Sources

Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.

Record details
Company number
03401010
Status
Active
Type
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Edition
Register edition compiled 20th September 2026
Labels
Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.

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