Colonel William J. Rushton assumed the top leadership position at the company in 1937, and for the next three decades guided it with
the same sound leadership that had come to characterize their company.
Whilst governors may not carry the
same legal exposure, they are now responsible for providing effective governance, which means they have to ensure that the school has good
leadership at all levels, has a
sound strategy, delivers for its pupils, parents and local communities, manages its risks and operates within the financial resources it can command.»