Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Messenger Road, Smethwick, B66 3DU
Part of: EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY (Multi-academy trust)
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Smethwick, B66 3DU
216 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
36.00% FSM %
110 Boys
106 Girls
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School

St Philip's Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Carmel Hinton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Soho and Victoria
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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
Trust / Sponsor EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Opened 01-04-2015
UKPRN 10049303
URN 141929
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Godber Chair of Local Governing Body 07/08/2025 07/08/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sonia Gwanvalla Local Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Verlaina Harvey Local Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Carmel Hinton Local Governor 01/04/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Horobin Local Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Dushiyanthy Kirupananthan Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Gloria Okemuo Local Governor 01/03/2024 29/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Oi Wan Shirley Wong Local Governor 22/12/2023 21/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Smethwick, Sandwell.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School has 216 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 Carmel Hinton.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is at Messenger Road, Smethwick, B66 3DU, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
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 Carmel Hinton
Messenger Road, Smethwick, B66 3DU
01215581643
www.st-philips.sandwell.sch.uk/
Location
B66 3DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141929
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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