St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
Voluntary aided primary school in Thames Ditton (Surrey).
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
I am delighted to welcome you to St. Paul's Catholic Primary School! I personally have had a long relationship with the school; firstly, as a parent of four children who attended the school, then as a teacher and now, proudly, as the headteacher.
I can tell you from all of those perspectives that St. Paul's is a thriving, caring community that is focused on ensuring every child flourishes. At St. Paul s, we embrace the Gospel values and Catholic virtues, including friendship, responsibility, forgiveness and empathy.
Uniquely, we serve a wide catchment area that includes Claygate, Cobham, Esher, Thames Ditton and the surrounding areas. Our school is inclusive, and we welcome families of all faiths and beliefs. We support our students to be excellent learners and exceed academically, while also nurturing them to grow spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Knowing every child is unique with special gifts, we offer an exciting and enriched school experience with sporting, creative, and academic opportunities. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference for the children
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Netball
- Tennis
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 125212
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steph Neale | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Hugh Curley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Beata Dunn | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Femi Fisk | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Noelle Davies | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Deborah Meacham | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Skott North | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Green | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Richardson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Alan Verschoyle-King | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Hayley Townsend | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
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