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

School Name: Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Vicarage Road, Moordown
Town/City: BOURNEMOUTH
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH9 2SA
Telephone Number: 01202 527683
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Moordown St John's Church Of England Primary School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Paul Ruffle
Capacity: 411
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 424 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142435
DfE Number: 839/3675
UKPRN: 10054625
UPRN: 10013447395
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Bournemouth West (E14001116)
Electoral Ward: Wallisdown & Winton West (E05012678)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 408567E, 94477N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 1.69" N 1° 52' 47.3" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQ42C+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. Glenmoor Academy (0.7km)
  3. St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Hill View Primary Academy (0.8km)
  5. Winton Academy (0.8km)
  6. St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Queen's Park Academy (1.4km)
  8. Bournemouth University (1.4km)
  9. St Mark's Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Bournemouth School (1.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Kerri Louise Chant - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 8 November 2022.
  • Mr Philip Cherrett - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Simon Cull - Member. Appointed on 28 November 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mrs Rachael Davis - Trustee. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs India Marie Farrow - Trustee. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mr Robin Foster - Member. Appointed on 19 November 2015 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mr James Charles Marathon Hall - Trustee. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mr David Heckles - Trustee. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Reverend Lorraine Kingsley - Trustee. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Miss Shelby Jacqueline McHugh - Trustee. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Mr Jacob Miller - Trustee. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Miss Helen Rebecca O'Neile - Trustee. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Mr Paul David Ruffle - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Paul Ruffle - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Father Michael Smith - Member. Appointed on 28 November 2019 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mr Andrew Swain - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Swain - Member. Appointed on 19 November 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mrs Michelle Widdicombe - Trustee. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2028.