New Principal Appointed at Lantern Community Primary School

Anthony Aguda has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of Meridian Trust. 

Anthony, who took up his new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector.

After completing a four-year combined Biology and QTS degree, Anthony relocated to Cambridge in 1999 and has taught in a variety of schools in the area from Reception to Year 6, both single and mixed age groups. 

He spent three years working alongside Cambridgeshire County Council as an Advanced Skills Teacher for the Early Years, providing both LA CPD and targeted support to schools across the county.   

For the last eight years, Anthony has been Headteacher at Hatton Park Primary School in Cambridge, which is also part of Meridian Trust. 

Speaking about his appointment, Anthony said: “I’m thrilled to have been appointed as the Headteacher of Lantern Community Primary School. This is a very exciting time to be a part of the school’s community and I am very much looking forward to continuing to build on our successes highlighted by Ofsted and for The Lantern to be the best that it can be. 

“As part of Meridian Trust, I am proud that collaboration and teamwork are seen as central to continual improvement. The Lantern is a great place to teach in and to learn in!

“Thank you to all our colleagues, pupils and their families for the warm welcome and support I have been shown so far. I’m looking forward to lots of summer events over the next few weeks where I can put more faces to names and learn more about our wonderful community.”

Lantern Community Primary is a 4 to 11 school with a roll approaching 400 pupils, that provides comprehensive education for children in the Ely area. 

Press release from the Cambridge Meridian Trust