The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Danny MacAreavy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 8BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lydiate Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.2km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Northway Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Primary · 1.3km away
Maghull High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School take?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L31 8BW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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