St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Cambridge (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
Welcome to St Philip's CE (A) Primary School. Welcome to our school, where we strive to live out our Christian values in all that we do. Rooted in the love of God, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child is cherished, known, and supported to grow both academically and spiritually.
Love is at the centre of our school family shaping our relationships, our learning, and our daily lives. We are proud to be an inclusive community where every child is celebrated as a unique and precious individual. Inspired by our Christian vision, we seek to ensure that all children feel a deep sense of belonging, regardless of background or ability.
Through collective worship, rich learning experiences, and compassionate care, we guide our pupils to develop kindness, respect, and a strong moral foundation. At our school, we hold high expectations for all, underpinned by a belief that each child is capable of great things.
We nurture aspiration and ambition, encouraging our children to aim high and follow the path that God has set before them. I warmly invite you to explore our website and discover how faith, love, and learning come together in our vibrant school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 110840
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Cambridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Colin Hurst | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Colin Hurst Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Seb Falk Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Alan Syrop | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Joanne Griffin | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Ms Jane Batten | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Broom | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joseph Grice | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Sweet | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ian Barker-Sherry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alice Newton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Colin Hurst | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natalie Day | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Clare Hetherington | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Revd Dr Ruth Barry | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Revd Dr Ruth Barry Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Andrew Maclellan Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Watts Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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