Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
URN: 113838 • Bournemouth BH9 2SA
Overview
- Name
- Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 113838
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- P W Herbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Bournemouth BH9 2SA
Summary
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School, located in Bournemouth, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 411 pupils. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child—spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, and physically—within a Christian framework. Its ethos is grounded in the values of love, joy, and kindness, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
The school aims to equip children to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to society. It offers a broad curriculum that emphasizes high standards and expectations, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's commitment to understanding and supporting their children's individual needs, both academically and pastorally.
With a history of over 150 years in the community, Moordown St John's has evolved to meet the educational needs of local families. The school maintains strong ties with the local church and community, enhancing its role as a central hub for learning and growth.
The school aims to equip children to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to society. It offers a broad curriculum that emphasizes high standards and expectations, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's commitment to understanding and supporting their children's individual needs, both academically and pastorally.
With a history of over 150 years in the community, Moordown St John's has evolved to meet the educational needs of local families. The school maintains strong ties with the local church and community, enhancing its role as a central hub for learning and growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Park Academy (74.4)
- Avonwood Primary School (73.9)
- Stourfield Junior School (72.7)
- Pokesdown Community Primary School (70.2)
- Stourfield Infant School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Bournemouth
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 411
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 411 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 411 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 411 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 411 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 411 |
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