School and Trust Annual Governance Survey 2025
Take part in NGA's 15th Annual Governance Survey and shape the future of the governance and education sector.
The survey closes at 5 pm on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Our 15th Annual Governance Survey is now open! This is your chance to share insights on the state of school and trust governance in England. Your voice is crucial and will help shape the future of education.
The survey takes just 15 minutes, you can now save your progress and return later, and is open to NGA members and non-members.
The priorities and challenges facing schools and academy trusts
The impact of the governance role
Additional services offered by schools
The NGA Annual Governance Survey is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind, offering unparalleled insights into governance across English state-funded schools and trusts. Conducted annually, this self-selecting online survey forms the foundation of NGA’s flagship research report, a trusted national barometer of the school system from a governance perspective.
This year’s report will be launched at the National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2025, taking place 10 July 2025 in Birmingham.
Our 2025 survey will gather insights from governors and trustees on:
- Governor and trustee recruitment and retention
- Finance
- Ofsted inspection of MATs
- Safeguarding and SEND
- Recruitment and retention of staff
Have your say
Participation in our Annual Governance Survey is not just a chance to share your views; it is your chance to help us influence the future of education. The insights gathered provide a vital snapshot of the challenges and priorities facing schools and trusts today, and they directly inform NGA’s work in supporting governance across the sector.
Sam Henson
Deputy Chief Executive
NGA
In 2024, over 3,000 governors, trustees, and local governors engaged with the survey, offering a comprehensive snapshot of school and trust governance at a pivotal moment in education. The published report gained national press coverage and directly shaped NGA’s approach to supporting governance, informing guidance and strengthening representation of governors and trustees at a governmental level.
