Willingham Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Willingham Primary School
Address: Thodays Close, Willingham
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB24 5LE
Telephone Number: 01954 283030
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Mona Paalanen
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 364 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.2%

Location and administration

URN: 110622
DfE Number: 873/2054
UKPRN: 10077877
UPRN: 100091421023
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Cambridgeshire (E07000012)
Constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (E14001512)
Electoral Ward: Over & Willingham (E05013881)

Easting & Northing: 540448E, 270145N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 18' 43.53" N 0° 3' 32.25" E
Plus Code: 9F428365+RH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Pathfinder CofE Primary School (2.8km)
  2. Over Primary School (2.8km)
  3. The Martin Bacon Academy (3.4km)
  4. Hatton Park Primary School (3.4km)
  5. Northstowe Learning Community (3.5km)
  6. Swavesey Primary School (4.5km)
  7. Swavesey Village College (4.8km)
  8. Cottenham Primary School (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Aldhouse - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sophie Cunningham - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Cherise Davies - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mrs Yvona Duncan - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Lara Feather - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mrs Ann-Marie Garrett - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mrs Suzanne Louise Johnston - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Kate Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mr Sean McCann - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mrs Helen McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Miss Mona Paalanen - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lucy Emma Poskitt - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Shaw - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 October 2026.
  • Ms Katy Stevenson - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Annabel Targett - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Unwin-Riches - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Mrs Angela Walker - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2027.