Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Philip's Catholic Primary School

High Street, Uckfield, TN22 5DJ
218 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.50% FSM %
110 Boys
108 Girls
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School

St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Uckfield, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 218 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah McCurdy.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward Uckfield New Town
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076880
URN 114569
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julia Webb Chair of Governors 02/09/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Barber Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mel Byrne Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Amy Clark Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2028 Elected by parents
Michael Evans Governor 12/10/2021 11/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Theresa Horan Governor 12/06/2023 11/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Hugh Jones Governor 24/04/2023 26/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Veronica Jones Governor 02/08/2016 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Liz Lewis Governor 13/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah McCurdy Governor 27/11/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Cherilyn Meredith Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Webb Governor 12/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Uckfield, East Sussex.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School has 218 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Philip's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Philip's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Sarah McCurdy.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is at High Street, New Town, Uckfield, TN22 5DJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Philip's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah McCurdy
High Street, New Town, Uckfield, TN22 5DJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114569
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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