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Saint John Bosco College
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.8 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
828
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5, which is above the national average. While 62% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 30% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, 69% of graduates progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, showcasing a pathway to further education for many students.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.0%
White Other17.8%
Other13.5%
White British12.2%
Black Caribbean9.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Other4.2%
Black Other3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.47472, -0.17216 · SW11 3DQ
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN135762
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint John Bosco College rated by Ofsted?
Saint John Bosco College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2013.
Is Saint John Bosco College a good school?
Saint John Bosco College scores 38.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Saint John Bosco College in GCSEs?
Saint John Bosco College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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