John Donne Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: John Donne Church of England Primary School
Address: High Street, Blunham
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK44 3NL
Telephone Number: 01767 640346
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Riverbank Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anita Whitehurst
Capacity: 208
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 119 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 57% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17%

Location and administration

URN: 109615
DfE Number: 823/3302
UKPRN: 10075930
UPRN: 100081213073
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Sandy (E05014420)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 515359E, 251290N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 8' 54.57" N 0° 18' 55.12" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4MXM+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. Sandy Secondary School (2.1km)
  3. Moggerhanger Primary School (2.1km)
  4. Laburnum Primary School (2.5km)
  5. Robert Peel Primary School (2.5km)
  6. Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (2.6km)
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  8. Roxton Church of England Academy (3.3km)
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Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mrs Samantha Bradbury - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Rev Jodie Brown - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Rev Graham Buckle - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jane Godley - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mr Peter Holden - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Colin Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mrs Diane Osborne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Parker - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mr Adam Prosho - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Sutton - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mrs Anita Whitehurst - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 6 January 2030.