Open State Primary Mixed

Shirley Community Primary School

Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF
344 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
43.00% FSM %
163 Boys
181 Girls
About Shirley Community Primary School

Shirley Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Cambridge and the surrounding area in Cambridgeshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 344 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: John Cattermole.

Information on Shirley Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Cambridge
Parliamentary Constituency Cambridge
Ward East Chesterton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077868
URN 110663
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Abbott Chair of Governors 05/01/2022 04/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Andrews Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/05/2025 — N/A
Mr Muhammed al Yakub Governor 07/07/2022 23/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Andrew Atkins Governor 08/10/2020 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Naomi Barker Governor 14/09/2023 22/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Cattermole Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Saskia Edwards Governor 16/12/2021 23/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Ruth Lockley Governor 19/09/2023 23/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Scott Mathie Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Morton Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eniola Oyegunle Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Pickering Governor 05/01/2023 04/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Shirley Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Shirley Community Primary School has 344 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Shirley Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Co-Headteacher at Shirley Community Primary School is Mr John Cattermole.
Shirley Community Primary School is at Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Shirley Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shirley Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Co-Headteacher
Mr John Cattermole
Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1TF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 110663
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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