St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
West Bromwich, B71 2ST · Sandwell · primary school
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1st of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.9/10 against 2,388 of them, against 9.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 30.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Choir, and Homework Clubs, alongside basketball, cricket, and multi-sports sessions for Years 1 to 6. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided during the Homework Clubs? How are multi-sports sessions structured for the different year groups?
What Ofsted said about St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is described as a "nurturing, inclusive school" where pupils are "incredibly proud" and "achieve highly." The inspection found that the school’s shared ethos creates a "calm, respectful and ambitious environment" where every child is "known, supported and celebrated."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "carefully organised," with complex knowledge broken into "manageable chunks" to ensure pupils are "well prepared for their next stages."
- Reading provision is exceptional, with staff teaching phonics "skilfully" and providing "impressive and highly effective" interventions so that pupils become "fluent reader[s] with a love of books."
- Behaviour is "exemplary" and rooted in ‘The St John Bosco way’, ensuring that "no learning time is lost."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children learning to be "resilient, independent learners" who are "keen to discover more about the world."
- Personal development is "excellent," offering a "wide range of opportunities" that help pupils develop character and "life-long skills such as managing emotions."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that the school has created an "open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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