St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Contact details for the school

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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.