Saint John Bosco College, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Saint John Bosco College currently has around 828 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 51.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 46 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 19%. other white pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Parkham Street, London, SW11 3DQ
Website: http://www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02079248310
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Wandsworth
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul Dunne
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135762

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1050
Number of Pupils: 828
Number of Boys: 451
Number of Girls: 377

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African19.00%157
Other White17.80%147
Other (any other ethnic group)13.50%112
White British12.20%101
Caribbean9.90%82
White and Black Caribbean5.70%47
Other Mixed5.00%41
Other Asian4.20%35
Other Black3.30%27
Pakistani2.80%23
Unclassified2.40%20
White and Black African1.80%15
White and Asian1.20%10
Irish0.60%5
Indian0.50%4
Chinese0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.10)
Of the 133 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 108 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.10
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.30
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
18%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
38%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
43.7
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
44.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND
4out of 4 253 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 1,286 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshcroft Early Years Centre
Bramber Road , W14 9PA
- not rated 2,746 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 2,896 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westbridge Academy
Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE
3out of 4 319 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bolingbroke Primary School
Westbridge Road , Battersea SW11 3NE
- not rated 319 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Westbridge Primary School
Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE
- not rated 319 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelburga Primary School
Rosenau Road , SW11 4QP
- not rated 491 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Latchmere Infant School
Burns Road , Battersea SW11 4LR
- not rated 717 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint John Bosco College
Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Salesian College
Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB
- not rated 28 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
3out of 4 910 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Battersea Park School
401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP
- not rated 974 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP
4out of 4 974 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 1,858 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 1,381 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD
- not rated 2,572 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 2,634 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,011 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 3,238 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South London Montessori School
Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS
- not rated 160 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
L'Ecole de Battersea
Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS
- not rated 160 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas's Battersea
28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB
- not rated 169 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Junction
Cabul Road , SW11 2NZ
- not rated 729 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
First Bridge School
Unit 17, Block J1 Station Court , Imperial Wharf SW6 2PY
- not rated 846 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.