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St John Bosco Arts College

Liverpool·Secondary·North West·Voluntary aided school·L11 9DQ
URN: 104715GoodOfsted published 27 Jan 2022
39.4
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.47
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.69, -0.25]
43.2%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
75.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
23.8
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 39.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
39.4
5+ Eng & Maths:
43%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.47
Confidence interval:
[-0.69, -0.25]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202516939.443.2%75.1%3.5
2023/202416939.7-0.4742.0%78.1%3.6
2022/202316942.8-0.4043.0%72.0%3.9
2021/202217248.5+0.0760.0%73.0%4.3

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Liverpool for local comparison.

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The Blue Coat School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 79.5Progress 8 +0.77
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King David High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 54.3Progress 8 +0.50
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The Belvedere Academy
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 53.8Progress 8 +0.17
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St Edward's College
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 51.6Progress 8 -0.20
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School information

URN104715
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryGirls
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Darren Gidman
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeL11 9DQ
Latest pupils169
FSM eligible45.0%

Contact and identifiers

Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ

http://www.stjohnboscoartscollege.com/1513305142
DfE number4794
UKPRN10006188
Opened
GIAS updated24 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated24 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published27 Jan 2022

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date7 Dec 2021
Publication date27 Jan 2022
View Ofsted report