St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School News Feed - Our History (Test Page)

1945: The Beginnings

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:53:45 GMT

The school was started by Rev John Preedy in August 1945, in the Social Hall, Harvest Road, as a direct result of the last war. Two Roman Catholic schools, St Joseph's of Camberwell and St Bernard's of Stepney, were evacuated to Englefield Green during the early part of the war and jointly held their classes in the Social Hall.

1949-1957: The Marist Sisters

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:53:56 GMT

In 1949 the Marist nuns came to Sunninghill and agreed to help Father Preedy by supplying teachers for the school.

1963: The Move To Bagshot Road

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:54:06 GMT

After many years of trying, the building of a new school was scheduled in the County's 1962 building programme.

1979: Sister Mary Kevin's Retirement

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:55:00 GMT

The school went from strength to strength over the years. Many overseas residential trips were made. Strong links with the parish were maintained, including participation in the annual Crowning of the Virgin Mary procession.

1990 : Mrs Reynolds Becomes Headteacher

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:57:58 GMT

Mrs Reynolds became the school's headteacher in 1990. The school continued to grow and flourish, with the achievements of teachers and children being recognised with an outstanding OFSTED report. Mrs Hebbert retired after 25 years as a teacher at the school. When Mrs Reynolds left the school in 1998 it was to become Director of Schools for the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

1999 : Mrs Jones Becomes Headteacher

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:38:29 GMT

Mrs Jones succeeded Mrs Reynolds as headteacher. The school also welcomed a new Parish Priest, Father David Maskell, succeeding Canon Brian O'Sullivan who moved on to a new parish. A new library was built and an outdoor classroom.

2001 : Sister Julia Lanaghan O.D.N. Succeeds Mrs Jones

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:28 GMT

Mrs Jones left the school in 2001 and was succeeded by Sister Julia Lanaghan O.D.N.. Sporting activities have continued, and in 2001, many children from the school gained District representative honours, representing Runnymede in the Surrey Youth Games. Important occasions during Sister Julia's time as Acting Head included a visit from Bishop Kieran Conry, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, on 12 December 2001.

2002 : Mrs Wilder Returns to St. Cuthberts as Headteacher

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:02:52 GMT

In January 2002, after two terms with Sr Julia as acting- headteacher, Mrs Wilder, who had previously been at St Cuthbert's as Deputy Headteacher, returned to the school to take up the Headship. The school made the news in December 2003, having achieved Runnymede's highest average points score in Key Stage 2 assessments, and the third-highest score in the whole of Surrey.

2013 : Mrs Gillin takes the reins

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:07:46 GMT

With the retirement of Mrs Wilder at Christmas 2012, Mrs Gillin was appointed Headteacher from New Year's Day 2013. She very quickly put her own stamp on the school, rearranging the senior leadership team and building close ties with parents, staff and the governing body. Mrs Gillin retired in August 2023.

2020: 75th Anniversary

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:11:07 GMT

St Cuthbert’s School celebrated it's 75-year anniversary in August 2020. We had been planning a year of outward-looking celebrations, giving thanks to our school community. Due to Covid we were unable to put on all the planned events. However, we were still able to reflect and be thankful.