St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Leeds (Leeds).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Christ is the foundation and the very centre of our school community. Our Mission Statement is based on the word of Jesus as revealed to us in the Gospels. 'I have come in order that you might have life – life in all its fullness.'
(John 10:10) Our Mission Statement is broken down into four discernible but not entirely discrete parts: 'Your light must shine before people so that they see the good things you do and praise the Father in heaven.'
We aim to give all our children the understanding and knowledge that they are unique and gifted individuals, unconditionally loved by God who will never turn away from them. We aim to ensure that they will develop values and virtues that will enable them to be assured and confident young people who want to make a difference by serving others.
'Aspire not to have more but to be more.' (Blessed Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador). We want our children to find joy through learning life-skills which will have a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mindfulness
- Music
- Yoga
- MindMate
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 108033
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanna Wilson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fr Jude Mukoro | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Monika Olejnik | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Elton Francisco Xavier | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Guy Michel Sissoko | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gayle Hunter | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Mace | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter McQuillen Strong | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · until 2050 |
| Mrs Teresa Newsome Leonard Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Clegg Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record