St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John Bosco Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Danny MacAreavy, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5876th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 59 in Sefton.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 28 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 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, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Green Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 8BW |
| Headteacher | Danny MacAreavy |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Aug 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5876th of 13,686
Nationally
849th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Lane, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 8BW
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