The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
About The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.0 is significantly below the Sefton local authority average of -0.59 for secondary schools, placing it 13th out of 20 schools in the area. This is a stark contrast that parents will want to weigh carefully. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 31.1, and just 25.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, compared with a national benchmark that is typically higher. The proportion of pupils entered for the English Baccalaureate is low at 22.5%, and only 5.6% achieved it at grade 4 or above. These figures paint a picture of a school where academic outcomes are a serious concern, and the data places it in the bottom 50 nationally by Progress 8, ranking 3,021 out of 3,141 schools.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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