St John's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Tunbridge Wells

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW

631 Pupils

630 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

10.60% FSM %

315 Boys

316 Girls

About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 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 631 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Niall Dosad.

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	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary Constituency	Tunbridge Wells
Ward	St John's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from 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	10069120
URN	118611
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Astrid Goodwin	Chair of Governors	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Janet Davies	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/01/2011	—	N/A
Mrs Jessica Addis	Governor	27/09/2023	26/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Ricky Archer	Governor	16/12/2024	15/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Connie Cousins	Governor	17/05/2024	16/05/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Niall Dosad	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jonathan Gardiner	Governor	12/07/2023	11/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Revd David Green	Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr John Henley	Governor	23/09/2021	22/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Miller	Governor	14/07/2021	13/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Neville	Governor	16/01/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Vijay Ray	Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board