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Saint John Bosco College

State school · London, SW11 3DQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 828 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
828 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Dunne

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 44 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 9 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea 8 %
Westbridge Academy 6 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Shaftesbury Park Primary School 5 %
St George's CofE Primary School 4 %
Christ Church CofE Primary School 4 %
Chesterton Primary School 4 %
Griffin Primary School 4 %
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Anne's Catholic Primary School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
81%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
30.1%
LA avg.
59.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
26.54
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

11.11 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

828
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Parkham Street
Battersea
London
SW11 3DQ
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Telephone: 020 7924 8310

Email: admin@stjohnbosco.wandsworth.sch.uk

Website: http://www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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School data & information Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
828 Pupil numbers
51 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
47 % Pupils whose first language is not English
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
30.1%
LA avg.
59.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.00
LA avg.
52.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.17 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.9%
LA avg.
15.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.54
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 C
Sociology GCE A level 16 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 24 C
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 11 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 C
Economics GCE A level 7 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 3 C
Biology GCE A level 5 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 15 C
Art and Design GCE A level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Saint John Bosco College is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 47 and 46 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 47 and 46 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

11.11 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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