Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 8th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 9 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Moordown St John's Primary School. Pupils understand how teachers keep them safe and know they can talk to them if they have any worries. Pupils say that their teachers make learning fun. They are proud of the school's values of kindness, patience and joy. They talk about having an important voice in the school. Parents and carers say that leaders create a 'community spirit' and ensure that their children thrive. Pupils are well mannered and courteous. They treat each other well and understand what makes a good friend. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils know if there are friendship issues, they can speak to a member of staff who will support them. In most cases, teachers have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils respond well to this and remain focused throughout lessons. Bullying is rare at Moordown St John's. Pupils say that being a 'courageous advocate' helps them to be role models of good behaviour. Pupils enjoy trips, such as visits to the Winchester Science Centre, to learn about space and constellation stories. They enjoy their role as committee leaders for the school's parliament and are proud of the projects they have organised.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' expectations of behaviour are not consistently high enough. As a result, pupils can sometimes become disruptive. This has an impact on learning for other pupils. Leaders need to ensure that expectations of behaviour are consistent, so that all pupils can learn well.
- In a few curriculum subjects, teachers do not use assessment well enough. This limits the information they have about what pupils know and remember. Leaders should continue with their plans to improve assessment so that teachers design learning based on what pupils already know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 411
Schools near Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 98% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MOORDOWN ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Paul Ruffle
- Phone
- 01202527683
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2SA
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142435
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.