St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Address: Rolls Drive, Southbourne
Town/City: BOURNEMOUTH
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH6 4NA
Telephone Number: 01202 426663
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola St John
Capacity: 436
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 435 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.7%

Location and administration

URN: 113841
DfE Number: 839/3679
UKPRN: 10073795
UPRN: 10013449772
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Bournemouth East (E14001115)
Electoral Ward: East Southbourne & Tuckton (E05012662)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 415699E, 91622N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 28.74" N 1° 46' 43.79" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6FC+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Priory Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  2. St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (1.0km)
  3. Twynham School (1.1km)
  4. Connie Rothman School (1.2km)
  5. Futures Autism Unlimited (1.3km)
  6. Christchurch Learning Centre (1.5km)
  7. Christchurch Junior School (1.8km)
  8. Christchurch Infant School (1.8km)
  9. Mudeford Community Infants' School (1.9km)
  10. Mudeford Junior School (2.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Colin Baker - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Ms Kim Cresswell - Governor. Appointed on 5 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 August 2028.
  • Ms Kelly Franklin - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Gadd - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
  • Mrs Kerry Leighton-Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kerry Leighton-Bailey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2026.
  • Revd Mike Powis - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Margaret Prestwood - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Ms Alex Sherrin - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola St John - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Father David Talbot - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Nick Tarr - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2025.
  • Ms Helen Whittam - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2029.