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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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