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The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Netherton Way, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 2NA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
532
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this school has strong support from families, despite receiving an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in September 2022. Academic performance shows challenges, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.2 and only 33% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than just 3% of schools, highlighting significant room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (110 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
Black African9.8%
White Other3.8%
Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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53.47493, -2.97619 · L30 2NA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN149486
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco rated by Ofsted?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco a good school?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
Based on 110 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco in GCSEs?
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 33% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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