The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 45%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Darren Gidman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDixons Croxteth Academy
Secondary · 541m away
Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
Nursery · 894m away
St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 923m away
Ranworth Square Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wellesbourne Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Croxteth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Bosco Arts College a selective school?
No. St John Bosco Arts College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Bosco Arts College's Ofsted rating?
St John Bosco Arts College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Bosco Arts College?
St John Bosco Arts College currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Bosco Arts College take?
St John Bosco Arts College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Bosco Arts College?
St John Bosco Arts College is in Croxteth, L11 9DQ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Bosco Arts College have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Bosco Arts College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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