Quorum Calculator
Instantly calculate whether your governing board meeting has enough members present to make decisions. Supports both maintained school regulations and academy trust articles of association.
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Built for clerks, chairs, and governance professionals managing school governing boards.
Regulatory context
The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and Allowances) (England) Regulations 2013 require a quorum of one half (rounded up) of the governing board membership, with a minimum of three governors present.
Frequently asked questions
What is the quorum for a school governing board meeting?
For maintained schools, a governing board meeting requires at least one half (rounded up) of the total membership (excluding vacancies), with a minimum of three governors present. Academy trusts set their own quorum in their articles of association.
What happens if a governing board meeting is not quorate?
If a meeting is not quorate, no decisions can be made. The board may discuss agenda items but must reconvene with sufficient members before passing any resolutions.
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