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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

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Colin HurstChair of GovernorsAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Colin Hurst FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Mr Seb Falk FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Dr Alan SyropGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2029
Ms Joanne GriffinGovernance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2026
Ms Jane BattenGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Chris BroomGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Joseph GriceGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Chris SweetGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Ian Barker-SherryGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Alice NewtonGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Colin HurstGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Natalie DayGovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Miss Clare HetheringtonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2023
Revd Dr Ruth BarryGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2022
Revd Dr Ruth Barry FormerGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2022 · term ended 2026
Andrew Maclellan FormerGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Jacqueline Watts FormerGovernance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2018 · 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