Saint John Bosco College

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

London, SW113DQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.5%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
24.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
27 February 2013
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parkham Street
Battersea
London, SW113DQ
Phone
2079248310
Website
sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135762
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
Website
http://www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
844
Free School Meals
50.0% (422 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
9.5% (80 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
97.8%
Ebacc Entry:
9.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
52.2%
Ebacc Languages:
50.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.09 to 0.43
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
61 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
53 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
106
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
844 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Achieve"

Gospel values Salesian ethos

11-18 Roman Catholic School, part of the worldwide family of Salesian schools; Catholic, Salesian ethos.

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities Brand-new building opened 2015

Curriculum Highlights

Wide range of secondary subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, History, Religion

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are coordinated by the local authority. Information for prospective applicants includes Open Evenings and Tours; applicants are encouraged to complete a supplementary information form if from a faith background. Most parents complete the Common Application Form online by 31 October. Late applications can be handled by contacting the Admissions Officer. In-year admissions are possible if spaces are available; for admissions information for residents outside Wandsworth contact your local authority.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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