St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Address: High Street, New Town
Town/City: Uckfield
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN22 5DJ
Telephone Number: 01825 762032
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah McCurdy
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114569
DfE Number: 845/3343
UKPRN: 10076880
UPRN: 10033399218
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Uckfield New Town (E05011661)
Diocese: RC02(Diocese of Arundel and Brighton)

Easting & Northing: 547316E, 120429N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 54.32" N 0° 5' 47.91" E
Plus Code: 9F22X38W+2M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School (0.6km)
  2. Rocks Park Primary School (1.1km)
  3. Uckfield College (1.2km)
  4. Manor Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Little Horsted Church of England Primary School (2.2km)
  6. Framfield Church of England Primary School (2.5km)
  7. Buxted CofE Primary School (3.3km)
  8. Bonners CofE School (3.4km)
  9. Annan School (4.4km)
  10. Blackboys Church of England Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mel Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Amy Clark - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Michael Evans - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 October 2029.
  • Mrs Theresa Horan - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 June 2027.
  • Mr Hugh Jones - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 July 2027.
  • Veronica Jones - Governor. Appointed on 2 August 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Liz Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Sarah McCurdy - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Cherilyn Meredith - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Webb - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
  • Mrs Julia Webb - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2027.