Cottenham Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cottenham Primary School
Address: Lambs Lane, Cottenham
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB24 8TA
Telephone Number: 01954 250227
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Kilsby
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 471 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.4%

Location and administration

URN: 110604
DfE Number: 873/2006
UKPRN: 10074546
UPRN: 200001054708
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Cambridgeshire (E07000012)
Constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire (E14001224)
Electoral Ward: Cottenham (E05011289)

Easting & Northing: 544653E, 267532N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 17' 15.09" N 0° 7' 10.11" E
Plus Code: 9F4274Q9+2Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cottenham Village College (0.6km)
  2. The Centre School (0.6km)
  3. Histon and Impington Park Primary School (3.3km)
  4. Northstowe Learning Community (3.6km)
  5. The Martin Bacon Academy (3.6km)
  6. Hope Tree School (3.7km)
  7. Histon and Impington Brook Primary School (3.8km)
  8. Impington Village College (4.4km)
  9. Pathfinder CofE Primary School (4.5km)
  10. Histon Early Years Centre (4.5km)
Governors

  • Alexandra Addyman - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Ian Barker - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Martin Brammah - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Lettie Buxton - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Reverend Lynda Davies - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2029.
  • Ruth Fairbairn - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Dr Simon James Gibbons - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 September 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
  • Mrs Frances Halls - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mr James Kilsby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Leonie Elizabeth Meyer - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Nicholas Anthony Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Lisa Parfrey - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2030.
  • Ms Jessica Scott - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Andrew Simmons - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Elisabeth Stevens - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 24 April 2017.
  • Cara Stratford - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Jennifer Turley - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mrs Martina Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mr Lee Welham - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2027.