Located in West Bromwich, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School currently has around 246 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.7% boys and 42.3% girls. Around 26.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.9%. other white pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by indian at 14.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Monmouth Drive, West Bromwich, B71 2ST
Website: www.st-johnbosco.sandwell.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01215560228
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Mandy Grubham
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148535

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 246
Number of Boys: 142
Number of Girls: 104

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British28.90%71
Other White19.90%49
Indian14.60%36
African11.80%29
Caribbean4.90%12
Other Asian4.50%11
Other Mixed3.70%9
Other Black3.70%9
White and Black Caribbean3.30%8
White and Asian2.40%6
Pakistani0.80%2
White and Black African0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (2.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.3)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
87%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
27%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Monmouth Drive , B71 2ST
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kent Close Junior and Infant School
Kent Close , Off Denbigh Drive B71 2SL
- not rated 245 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hateley Heath Junior School
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
- not rated 325 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hateley Heath Infant School
Huntingdon Road , B71 2RP
- not rated 325 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Menzies High School Science College
Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX
- not rated 469 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate
Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX
3out of 4 480 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Hill Top High School
Hill Top , B70 0RX
- not rated 554 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Hydes Road , WS10 0DR
3out of 4 1,286 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Wodensborough Community Technology College
Hydes Road , WS10 0DR
- not rated 1,286 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW
- not rated 2,917 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit)
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
- not rated 1,009 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
3out of 4 1,009 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millfield School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
- not rated 1,013 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glenvale School
Jervoise Street , B70 9LZ
- not rated 1,781 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The British Muslim School
Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX
- not rated 2,151 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.