Lionel Walden Primary School
Community primary school in March (Cambridgeshire).
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
At our school, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Our ethos is rooted in our core values of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe, which guide our approach to teaching, learning, and personal development.
Ready : We empower children to be confident and enthusiastic learners, prepared to face challenges with curiosity and resilience. Through our focus on developing strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and oracy, we ensure that every child is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
We embrace a culture of high expectations, encouraging children to be inquisitive, independent, and ready to take ownership of their learning journey. Respectful : Respect is at the heart of everything we do. We cultivate an environment where all members of our school community are treated with kindness, understanding, and dignity.
Our diverse and inclusive curriculum encourages children to appreciate different perspectives and celebrate the uniqueness of others. We believe that by promoting respectful relationships, children develop empathy, teamwork, and the ability to contribute positively to the world around them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Boxing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Tennis
- Accelerated Reader
- Charanga (Music)
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Forest School
- Mastering Number (NCETM)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 110632
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanne Dale | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Zara Leeder | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ruth Hopkins | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Natalie Bayes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Harrison | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsty Miller | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rhian Freear | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caroline Buckle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Steven Abey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kerry Bailey Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Naughton Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · 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