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Saint John Bosco College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Saint John Bosco College
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students now make good progress in most lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Most students are attentive, work hard and are keen to do well.
Current Educational Practices: Outstanding leadership has moved teaching and learning into a higher gear.
Qualifications and Training: Many new staff since September 2012.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not sufficiently challenge higher attaining students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Attendance at a recent parents鈥� evening was very high.
Communication: Parents can easily access information on the college鈥檚 website, which can be read in any language.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with the school's successful liaison efforts.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher merged two schools into one successfully.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders tackled some poor teaching and learning successfully.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students are confident that there is very little bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school fosters good relationships and ensures there is no discrimination of any kind.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are numerous trips, visits and focus days which add extra interest to the curriculum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students enjoy researching and writing their extended projects.
Outdoor Facilities: New building planned for 2015 with capacity for over 1000 students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form is good and developing well in its first year.
Career Counselling Services: Students do not yet receive intensive literacy work to tackle advanced academic work.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved provision for disabled students and those with special educational needs; progress is now good.
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Saint John Bosco College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 844 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At St. John Bosco College, we think there should be no ceiling on the potential of our students, and we demand that every student who enrols in our school set lofty goals and constantly strive to do their best.
We offer a great atmosphere where all of our students may achieve their full potential with a broad and balanced curriculum, excellent teaching, a contemporary purpose-built school, and a supportive ethos. Although Saint John Bosco is a Catholic institution, it accepts students from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, and these distinctions are valued and cherished.
While working hard in class, we also want our students to have fun.
It is based on St. John Bosco's belief that "it is not enough for every kid to be loved... they must feel that they are loved" that our school's identity as a Roman Catholic institution and its particular Salesian culture are both rooted.
Regardless of a student's past, we offer them all a high level of pastoral care and assistance.
While we have every right to be proud of our school and the accomplishments of the students who have already attended, we are also incredibly optimistic about the future and the potential of the students who will be enrolling in our school to accomplish great things in the years to come. According to an Ofsted report from May 2017, "The school's vision, 'It is not enough for young people to be loved, they must feel that they are loved,' permeates the school's culture.
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We offer a great atmosphere where all of our students may achieve their full potential with a broad and balanced curriculum, excellent teaching, a contemporary purpose-built school, and a supportive ethos. Although Saint John Bosco is a Catholic institution, it accepts students from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, and these distinctions are valued and cherished.
While working hard in class, we also want our students to have fun.
It is based on St. John Bosco's belief that "it is not enough for every kid to be loved... they must feel that they are loved" that our school's identity as a Roman Catholic institution and its particular Salesian culture are both rooted.
Regardless of a student's past, we offer them all a high level of pastoral care and assistance.
While we have every right to be proud of our school and the accomplishments of the students who have already attended, we are also incredibly optimistic about the future and the potential of the students who will be enrolling in our school to accomplish great things in the years to come. According to an Ofsted report from May 2017, "The school's vision, 'It is not enough for young people to be loved, they must feel that they are loved,' permeates the school's culture.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.40% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 28.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 37.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 30.46% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 19.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.78 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 19.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 45.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 26.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 30.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 31.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 16.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 22.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.88 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.69% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 105 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 96% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 19.69% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 45.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 29.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 12 | 25.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 5 | 37.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 28.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 12.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 18.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 95 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 22.88% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 42.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.19% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 26.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 7 | 36.96% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 27% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 13.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 3 | 18.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.67 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 78.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 61.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 13.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 43.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.77% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.54% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.54% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 41.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 31.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 18.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 20.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 79.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 49.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 16.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 43.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 0.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.15% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.17 | 35.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 35.94 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.40% | 20.34% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 42 | 167 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 69.18% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 13.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.74 | 38.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.27 | 38.24 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 21.54% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 33 | 172 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 88% | 72.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 9.91% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.81 2 | 32.47 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.04 4 | 32.88 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 17.49% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 23 | 178 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 68.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 11.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.48 3 | 32.44 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.13 2 | 33.28 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.0% | 17.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 21.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.73 | 32.07 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.55 | 34.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 18.77% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 20.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint John Bosco College
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
