Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: High Street, Cherry Hinton
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB1 9HH
Telephone Number: 01223 568834
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Simpkin Smith
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.2%

Location and administration

URN: 110801
DfE Number: 873/3050
UKPRN: 10075916
UPRN: 10002564606
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Cambridge (E07000008)
Constituency: South Cambridgeshire (E14001481)
Electoral Ward: Cherry Hinton (E05013053)
Diocese: CE14(Diocese of Ely)

Easting & Northing: 548960E, 256912N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 11' 27.48" N 0° 10' 40.42" E
Plus Code: 9F4255RH+95

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Bewick Bridge Community Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Colville Primary School (0.4km)
  3. The Spinney Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Holme Court School (1.0km)
  5. St Bede's Inter-Church School (1.0km)
  6. Queen Emma Primary School (1.3km)
  7. The Netherhall School (1.4km)
  8. Pilgrim Pathways School (1.7km)
  9. Teversham CofE VA Primary School (1.8km)
  10. Coleridge Community College (1.8km)
Governors

  • Dr Kate Deborah Baker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Climas - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 September 2026.
  • Dr Philip Cowans - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Dr Ciara Dangerfield - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Dr Wai Yi Feng - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Mrs Bryony Goodliffe - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Ms Ceara Haddu-Walters - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Ms Sally Haiselden - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Anna Matei - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs Lorna Torkington - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Rev Karin Voth Harman - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).