The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco.

Bootle, L302NA Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

30

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
32.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Netherton Way
Bootle, L302NA
Phone
1515213088
Website
thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149486
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 2NA
Website
https://www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
518
Free School Meals
52.9% (274 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
31.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
7.3
English Attainment 8:
7.3
Maths Attainment 8:
5.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
7.3
Ebacc English:
89.9%
Ebacc Entry:
5.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
56.2%
Ebacc Languages:
36.0%
Ebacc Maths:
95.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
88.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.00
Progress 8 Range:
-1.31 to -0.69

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
518 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We learn not for school, but for life"

Respect Understanding Affection Humour

Catholic school inspired by the Salesian tradition and the life of St John Bosco; Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church are at the heart of the school; the school follows the Salesian ethos including the Preventive System; daily Mass and chaplaincy provision are part of school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Sue Bourgade welcomes visitors, emphasises partnership with home and parish, and outlines a vision of high standards, Salesian Catholic values, and a new building project moving forward in 2026.

Facilities

Chapel Salesian residential retreat centre (Savio House) St. Joseph's Prayer Centre in Formby

Curriculum Highlights

KS3: Religious Education; English; Maths; Science; History; Geography; Computing; Personal Development; Music; Physical Education; Modern Foreign Languages; Art; Technology; Hospitality and Catering; Drama KS4 core: Religious Education; English literature and English language; Mathematics; Dual Award Science; Non-examined PE KS4 options: Art and Design; Business and Enterprise; Child Development; Creative Design and Production; Creative Imedia; Geography; History; Hospitality and Catering; Spanish; Sport and Coaching; Triple Science; Remote Education Remote education is provided through the Microsoft Teams app when required.

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