Each SACRE is composed of four representative groups with voting powers; Christian and other religious denominations, the Church of England, teachers; associations and elected Councillors. SACRE may also include co-opted members.

Group A
* Christian and other religious denominations
* Roman Catholic Church
* Free Church
* Muslim
* Hindu
* Sikh
* Jewish
* Buddhist

Group B
* The Church of England

Group C
* Teachers Associations
* Head teachers
* Secondary RE specialist
* Middle School representative
* Lower School representative
* Special School representative

Group D
* The Authority Elected members