St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
105%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 189 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lianne Peart, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 73 in Sunderland.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 23 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (28 responses).
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, Town End Farm, Sunderland include Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Bradford Avenue, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 4JW |
| Headteacher | Lianne Peart |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.2% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 189 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7404th of 13,686
Nationally
398th of 677
In North East
54th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
28 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% 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, Town End Farm, Sunderland
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Contact Information
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR5 4JW
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