Our Headteacher, Gemma Elsworthy, joined us in September 2024 and is very well supported by a positive, hardworking and passionate staff team. Our school continues to work closely with our Hampshire colleagues to continue our journey of continuous improvement.

Gemma is supported by our Senior Leadership Team who work together to drive forward the strategic aims of the school.  The leadership team are drawn from across the school and have a range of experiences in other schools to draw upon in making decisions to move forward learning at St John’s.

Louise Rockell is an Assistant Headteacher and our KS2 team leader, responsible for ensuring standards in KS2 classes are high. She also leads Maths across the whole school and teaches in Y5/6.

Alison Reilly is an Assistant Headteacher and our KS1 and Early Years leader, responsible for standards in those classes and for transition into school for our Year R children.  Alison Reilly is also our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and teaches in Early Years.

Abi Gibbard is our English leader.  She is responsible for leading improvement in the teaching of reading and writing across the school and teaches in Y5/6.

Linda Dudley is our Finance Manager and Data Protection Officer and leads the office team.