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The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

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The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 2NA

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
532
Ages
11-16
FSM
53.8%
Attainment 8
32.1
Ofsted
Inadequate
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
18.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.0%
EBacc APS
2.54
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
10.7%
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About The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.1. The school has around 532 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 2NA | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Inadequate
  2. Sept 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Savio Salesian College)
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Savio Salesian College)
  4. Dec 2019 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Savio Salesian College)
  5. Feb 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Savio Salesian College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

What is The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco's Ofsted rating?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco's latest exam results?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco located?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton (L30 2NA).
How many pupils attend The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco has around 532 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco with other schools?
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