The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 828
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 51%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mr Paul Dunne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThames Christian School
Independent · 1.1km away
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Centre Academy London
Independent · 1.5km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.9km away
The Vines School
Special school · 1.9km away
Belleville Wix Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Parkgate House School
Independent · 1.9km away
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint John Bosco College a selective school?
No. Saint John Bosco College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint John Bosco College's Ofsted rating?
Saint John Bosco College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint John Bosco College?
Saint John Bosco College currently has 828 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint John Bosco College take?
Saint John Bosco College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint John Bosco College?
Saint John Bosco College is in London, SW11 3DQ, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint John Bosco College have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint John Bosco College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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