St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Gosport

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St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Gosport, PO12 4JH

383 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

35.80% FSM %

181 Boys

202 Girls

About St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Gosport, 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 383 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Carolyn Wilkinson.

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 aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Gosport
Parliamentary Constituency	Gosport
Ward	Hardway
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	10070419
URN	116393
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jean Watson	Chair of Governors	20/10/2017	20/10/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Jean Watson	Chair of Governors	02/02/2026	01/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Janet Aps	Governor	04/02/2025	05/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Hilary Bremner	Governor	03/06/2024	02/06/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Barbara Bull	Governor	08/09/2025	07/09/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Reverend Godfrey Chigumira	Governor	17/12/2021	16/12/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Rev Godfrey Chimgumira	Governor	03/01/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Peter Darcy	Governor	13/05/2024	12/05/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Jamie Hutchison	Governor	23/03/2021	22/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie Hutchison	Governor	23/03/2025	22/03/2029	Appointed by LA
Revd Dom Jones	Governor	20/07/2018	19/07/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sonia Mcpherson	Governor	04/02/2025	05/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gosport, Hampshire.

How many pupils does St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 383 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Carolyn Wilkinson.

Where is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Grove Road, Gosport, PO12 4JH, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.

Does St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Carolyn Wilkinson

Grove Road, Gosport, PO12 4JH

02392582404

www.st-johns-gosport.hants.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 116393

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026