Is St John Bosco Arts College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 18th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John Bosco Arts College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St John Bosco Arts College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (England: 46.2). 26.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St John Bosco Arts College?

Applications for Year 7 places at St John Bosco Arts College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John Bosco Arts College

Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, L11 9DQ

Local ranking18th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1064

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 26.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 50.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 167

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

23.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

21.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.5
16-18 Cohort: 162

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1051
Boys: 15 (1%)
Girls: 1071 (99%)
Capacity: 1064 (102% full)
SEND: 19.7%
FSM Eligible: 49.3%
EAL: 10.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 66.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,260/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.0%
White Other: 6.4%
Black African: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%
Black Other: 0.9%

83.0%

White British

6.4%

White Other

3.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01513305142

enquiries@stjohnbosco.org.uk

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Storrington Avenue

Croxteth, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104715
UKPRN: 10006188
Establishment No.: 4794

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