Saint John Bosco College
London, SW11 3DQ · Wandsworth · secondary school
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11th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 191 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.6 · 41 | 30% | 1.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint John Bosco College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 828 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in raising their Attainment 8 scores to meet the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Saint John Bosco College
Overview
Saint John Bosco College continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming school community" where pupils are "polite and courteous" and feel safe. Leaders have "re-established sound routines" following pandemic disruption, fostering an environment where pupils "thrive" and are proud of their school. The report highlights strong leadership, effective safeguarding, and a broad curriculum that prepares students well for future education and careers.
Strengths
- Staff provide "high-quality care," creating a safe environment where bullying is "rare" and pupils feel secure.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with subject leaders planning carefully so that "each new piece of learning builds on what has come before."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use "demanding questions" to challenge pupils and correct misconceptions.
- "Careers advice and guidance is very strong across the whole school," supporting both academic and vocational pathways.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to access an "ambitious curriculum" in many subjects.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum planning in Years 7 to 9 is equally ambitious across all subjects, as in a few areas pupils cannot "routinely able to remember what they have learned previously."
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in every subject is successfully adapted to be ambitious and meet the needs of all pupils with SEND, as current adaptations are not routinely used in a few subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance" where staff are well trained, report concerns promptly, and work tenaciously with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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