St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
117%
Capacity
246
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 246 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Mandy Grubham, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1252nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 83 in Sandwell.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Monmouth Drive, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B71 2ST |
| Headteacher | Mandy Grubham |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.6% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 210 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1252nd of 13,686
Nationally
118th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Monmouth Drive, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B71 2ST
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