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The Spinney Primary School

Hayster Drive, Cambridge, CB1 9PB
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The Spinney Primary School
Cambridge, CB1 9PB
187 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.00% FSM %
97 Boys
90 Girls
About The Spinney Primary School

The Spinney Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Martha Hughes.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 South Cambridgeshire
Ward Cherry Hinton
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 10077851
URN 110765
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Elizabeth Jones Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Omodeleola Makinde Chair of Governors 02/09/2025 01/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Mary Beth Benbenek Governor 31/03/2025 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Duncan Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Martha Hughes Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Beverly Jones Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rose Lee Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Karim Marsaoui Governor 05/07/2024 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adeyemi Olatunde Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Holly Parkes Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rachael Schofield Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Hamish Symington Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Bede's Inter-Church School
0.47 km • Cambridge
Other
Cambridge International School
0.56 km •
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Holme Court School
0.56 km • Cambridge
Other
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
0.57 km • Cambridge
Other
Colville Primary School
0.65 km • Cambridge
Other
Queen Emma Primary School
0.93 km • Cambridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Spinney Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
The Spinney Primary School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
The Spinney Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Spinney Primary School is Mrs Martha Hughes.
The Spinney Primary School is at Hayster Drive, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9PB, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Spinney Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Spinney Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Martha Hughes
Hayster Drive, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9PB
01223568836
www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk
Location
CB1 9PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110765
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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