The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
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Attainment 8 of 32.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 32.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 32%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.00
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.31, -0.69]
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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.
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- 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
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 75 | 32.2 | — | 32.0% | 16.0% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 89 | 31.1 | -1.00 | 21.3% | 22.5% | 2.3 |
| 2022/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 149486 |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Sue Bourgade |
| Trust | POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | L30 2NA |
| Latest pupils | 75 |
| FSM eligible | 53.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Netherton Way, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 2NA
https://www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/View local authority page1515213088| DfE number | 4010 |
| UKPRN | 10091879 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Special Measures S5 ReInspection |
| Category of concern | SM |
| Inspection date | 21 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 |