Elson Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Elson Junior School
Address: Exmouth Road
Town/City: Gosport
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO12 4EX
Telephone Number: 02 3925 3754
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Paradine
Capacity: 320
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 313 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.7%

Location and administration

URN: 116162
DfE Number: 850/2606
UKPRN: 10079073
UPRN: 37023368
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Gosport (E07000088)
Constituency: Gosport (E14001252)
Electoral Ward: Elson (E05014142)

Easting & Northing: 460302E, 101728N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 45.39" N 1° 8' 43.18" W
Plus Code: 9C2WRV73+2V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Elson Infant School (0.1km)
  2. Brockhurst Primary School (0.7km)
  3. St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.8km)
  4. King's Academy Brune Park (0.9km)
  5. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.3km)
  6. St Vincent College (1.5km)
  7. Oarsome Chance (1.5km)
  8. Oarsome Chance (1.5km)
  9. King's Academy Rowner (1.6km)
  10. Rowner Infant School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Christopher Cook - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2029.
  • Miss Toni Dootson - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mrs Hayley Masters - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Paradine - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Rooke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Fiona Elizabeth Spain - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Mark Steven Standen - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 June 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.