John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Address: Garford Crescent
Town/City: Newbury
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG14 6EX

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2025
Federation: The Federation Of John Rankin Infant And Nursery School And John Rankin Junior School

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Ms Flora Cooper
Capacity: 330
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 16 January 2025:
Number of pupils: 262 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8%

Location and administration

URN: 109826
DfE Number: 869/2084
UKPRN: 10069747
UPRN: 100081227728
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Newbury (E14001376)
Electoral Ward: Newbury Wash Common (E05012145)

Easting & Northing: 445876E, 165696N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 20.75" N 1° 20' 31.05" W
Plus Code: 9C3W9MQ5+J6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Gabrielle Bowie - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Miss Flora Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Green - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Wilson Manson - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Gerry McAnally - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Deborah McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Percy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Whatmore - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 December 2025.