St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
School Name: St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Address: St John's Hill Town/City: Wimborne County: Dorset Postcode: BH21 1BX Telephone Number: 01202 883675 Website: http://www.stjohnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-9) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Initio Learning Trust Sponsor: Wimborne Academy Trust
Head of School: Miss Michelle Prince
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 148 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.3%
URN: 141821
DfE Number: 838/3042
UKPRN: 10048991
UPRN: 100041051647
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole (E14001363)
Electoral Ward: Wimborne Minster (E05012730)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 401601E, 100045N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 2.16" N 1° 58' 42.69" W
Plus Code: 9C2WR22C+6H
DfE Record: View record
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- Revd Arthur Botham - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
- Mrs Susan Carr - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
- Miss Daniella Elston - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
- Mrs Gemma Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
- Miss Zoe Fleming - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
- Mrs Clare Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
- Mr Jeffrey Hart - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
- Mr Kevin Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
- Mr Kevin Metcalfe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
- Mr Michael O'Gorman - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2030.