Is The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 17th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34.2 (England: 46.2). 17.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco 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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The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 2NA

Local ranking17th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from Savio Salesian College (URN 104959) since 31 December 2022. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 17.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 39.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 105

Destinations

After GCSE 2022-23

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 10.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 532
Boys: 274 (48%)
Girls: 301 (52%)
Capacity: 600 (96% full)
SEND: 22.9%
FSM Eligible: 54.3%
EAL: 16.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 21.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,912/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 12.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.1%
Black African: 9.8%
White Other: 3.8%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Asian Other: 0.9%
White Irish: 0.6%

77.1%

White British

9.8%

Black African

3.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01515213088

s.bourgade@sjb.pfcmat.org

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Netherton Way

Bootle, North West

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Administrative

URN: 149486
UKPRN: 10091879
Establishment No.: 4010
Trust: POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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