The Weatheralls Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Soham (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
Our school values are the things that we believe ensure help build a happy learning environment. These are understood by all and shared by every member of the school community. We believe in pride, perseverance and positivity. Pride - In our school, we are proud of our school and our roots.
We always do our best, take pride in our work, our friendships and feel proud of ourselves and each other when we achieve. We stand tall and together in our community and wear our school badge with pride. Perseverance - In our school, we are motivated to challenge ourselves, work hard and take risks.
We are resilient learners and help each other to persevere with the determination to succeed. We see mistakes and challenges as learning opportunities. We aim high and believe that our learning is limit-less. Positivity - In our school, we inspire each other through positivity and kindness.
We are positive about our school, our work and our opportunities and we enjoy celebrating our successes with each other.
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.- Archery
- Computing
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 143941
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 12 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anne Bevan | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anne Jeanette Bevan Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Chipendo | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirsty Lofts | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clare Fordham | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr William Jarvis | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Christopher Allison | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jennifer Lucy | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ruchi Sabharwal | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Ms Farhana Haque Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Snashall Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Farhana Haque Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Clare Bailey Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr William Jarvis Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sarah Chipendo Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Christopher Allison Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Jennifer Lucy Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr David Snashall Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Ruchi Sabharwal Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Kirsty Alana Lofts Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2017 · term ended 2025 |
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