St Philip's Catholic Primary School
URN: 114569 • Uckfield TN22 5DJ
Overview
- Name
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 114569
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah McCurdy (Acting) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01825762032
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
Summary
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, located in Uckfield, East Sussex, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 218 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a strong community ethos, encouraging each child to reach their full potential through a range of academic, sporting, musical, creative, and spiritual opportunities.
The school operates with high expectations for its students, aiming for them to achieve strong academic standards while developing into caring and considerate individuals with sound moral values. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs Sarah McCurdy, includes experienced teachers and support staff who work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment for learning.
Governance at St Philip's is managed by a committed team of governors who oversee the school’s strategic direction and financial performance. They play a vital role in ensuring the school meets its educational goals and maintains a safe, supportive atmosphere for all students. For parents interested in admissions, open days for Reception in September 2026 are scheduled for November 2025.
The school operates with high expectations for its students, aiming for them to achieve strong academic standards while developing into caring and considerate individuals with sound moral values. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs Sarah McCurdy, includes experienced teachers and support staff who work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment for learning.
Governance at St Philip's is managed by a committed team of governors who oversee the school’s strategic direction and financial performance. They play a vital role in ensuring the school meets its educational goals and maintains a safe, supportive atmosphere for all students. For parents interested in admissions, open days for Reception in September 2026 are scheduled for November 2025.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Absence Request (sen)
- SEN Information Report 2024-25 (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Diary Dates (calendar)
- EYFS Guide (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School (63.2)
- Blackboys Church of England Primary School (62.9)
- Manor Primary School (59.6)
- Buxted CofE Primary School (59.4)
- Bonners CofE School (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 110 | 108 | 210 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 105 | 97 | 210 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 184 | 96 | 88 | 210 | 15.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 184 | 96 | 88 | 210 | 15.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 192 | 101 | 91 | 210 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 106 | 88 | 210 | 9.30 |
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