Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Rowland's Castle

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Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB

201 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

16.40% FSM %

108 Boys

93 Girls

About Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 201 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jayne Pavitt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	East Hampshire
Parliamentary Constituency	East Hampshire
Ward	Rowlands Castle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071567
URN	116310
Data Last Updated	18-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Bill Wilson	Chair of Governors	26/01/2023	25/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Andrews	Governor	25/11/2024	24/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Emily Biggs	Governor	02/05/2023	02/05/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lucy Chapman	Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Deborah Cornish	Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Crane	Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Alex Durrant	Governor	02/05/2023	01/05/2027	Elected by school staff
Layla Funnell	Governor	18/10/2022	17/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Jones	Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Patel	Governor	15/07/2024	14/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Jayne Pavitt	Governor	01/11/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rowland's Castle, Hampshire.

How many pupils does Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School have?

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School has 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is Mrs Jayne Pavitt.

Where is Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School located?

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is at Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.

Does Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School currently open?

Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Jayne Pavitt

Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB

02392412095

www.rowlandscastle.hants.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 116310

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026