Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Bournemouth

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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, BH9 2SA

417 Pupils

411 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

17.10% FSM %

216 Boys

201 Girls

About Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 417 pupils on roll. School capacity: 411. Current headteacher: Paul Ruffle.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Bournemouth West
Ward	Wallisdown & Winton West
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
Trust / Sponsor	MOORDOWN ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Opened	01-12-2015
UKPRN	10054625
URN	142435
Data Last Updated	17-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Paul Ruffle	Accounting Officer	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Mr Andrew Swain	Chair of Trustees	08/01/2024	07/01/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kerri Chant	Chief Financial Officer	08/11/2022	—	N/A
Mr Simon Cull	Member	28/11/2016	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robin Foster	Member	19/11/2015	—	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Father Michael Smith	Member	28/11/2019	—	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Andrew Swain	Member	19/11/2015	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Cherrett	Trustee	08/01/2024	07/01/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rachael Davis	Trustee	05/03/2024	04/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs India Farrow	Trustee	22/11/2022	21/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Hall	Trustee	30/11/2023	29/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Heckles	Trustee	30/11/2023	29/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board

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0.25 km • Bournemouth

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0.84 km • Bournemouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School?

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School have?

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School has 417 pupils, with a capacity of 411.

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

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

Is Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

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

Who is the headteacher at Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is Headteacher Paul Ruffle.

Where is Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School located?

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is at Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2SA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

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

Is Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher Paul Ruffle

Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2SA

01202527683

www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 142435

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026