St John Bosco Arts College

A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Bosco Arts College.

Croxteth, L119DQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.47
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.6%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 December 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Storrington Avenue
Croxteth, L119DQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104715
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, L11 9DQ
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1064 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,063
Free School Meals
47.5% (505 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
95.3%
Ebacc Entry:
24.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.5%
Ebacc Languages:
78.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.47
Progress 8 Range:
-0.69 to -0.25
University Progression:
49.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
93 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,063 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
(14 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
(27 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(10 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(27 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we inspire each other to flourish in faith, hope and love."

Love Faith Community Respect Hope

Catholic Salesian ethos; Catholic Life; chaplaincy and Salesian charism are at the heart of teaching and school life.

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to St John Bosco Arts College’s website. Our college is an exciting, vibrant and dynamic girls’ Catholic comprehensive school which has a very distinctive Salesian ethos grounded in support, care and a warm friendly atmosphere. We emphasise developing students academically, spiritually, morally and socially within a Salesian framework and strive to provide the best opportunities for our young people.

Facilities

Designated sixth form area Exclusive access to a fully equipped study area Bookable private study areas for groups and individuals Full access to Reflections café Free use of the fitness suit and leisure facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Ebacc at the core Broad, balanced, relevant, coherent, progressive curriculum Curriculum aims to enable all pupils to become Creative learners; Confident individuals; Caring citizens Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 pathways and subject areas

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

At St John Bosco Arts College we strive to create an Inclusive environment that recognises the needs of all young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, and provides a broad and fulfilling educational experience, which raises aspirations and expectations and prepares everyone for adulthood. High quality, adaptive teaching is central to this. Teachers receive training on the four areas of SEND needs, and guidance on how to adapt their teaching, to best support students. When needed, further intensive intervention support is also put in place, to support students to build and foster key skills e.g. Social Communication, or Emotional Literacy.

Admissions Criteria

STEP ONE: Applications for a place in Year 7 this September 2026 must be made online to Liverpool City Council by 31st October 2025. STEP TWO: A St John Bosco Supplementary Information Form needs to be submitted to the school by the same date, enclosing any proof of faith (e.g., baptism certificate) if applying under faith categories. Appeals are handled by the Education Department of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. For in-year transfers, contact the Liverpool City Council; for general enquiries, call 0151 330 5142 or email [email protected].

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