Isleham Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Ely (Cambridgeshire).
Location
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At Isleham, we work hard to ensure that all children have opportunites to 'Let their light shine' (Matthew 5:16). As a Church of England School we aim to value and respect every individual. We have six Christian values that are taught across the year. These are community, compassion, courage, respect, justice and thankfulness.
These values undepin everything we do at Isleham and support all of our children to flourish and let their light shine. Building on our Chritstian Values, we have three learning values - Resilience, Excellence and Discovery. These are the values that allow our children to become learners for life, giving them the skills and knoweldge to be successful wherever they go next.
In everything we do, we aim to ensure that we create an environment where all children can thrive, belong and flourish.
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.- Coding
- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 110791
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Heather Davis | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Hannah Cole | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Heidi Peacock | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Rhian Bond | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Brough | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Karen Foster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Evelien Clifford | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Slingsby | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sheila Taylor | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Esther Grove Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jack Smith Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa Dennis Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Downey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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