St John Bosco Arts College

URN: 104715 • Croxteth L11 9DQ

Overview

Name
St John Bosco Arts College
URN
104715
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
74.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren Gidman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01513305142
Website
Visit
Address
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth L11 9DQ

Summary

St John Bosco Arts College is a Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11 to 18, located in Croxteth, Liverpool. Founded in 1983 and guided by the Salesian Sisters, the school emphasizes a supportive and caring environment, rooted in the values of love, faith, community, respect, and hope. With a current enrollment of 1,051 students and a capacity of 1,064, the college has established a strong community ethos that fosters personal and academic growth.

The school is designated as a Specialist Arts College and has received recognition as a National Teaching School and Teaching School Hub, highlighting its commitment to educational excellence and teacher development. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of students, with a strong focus on the arts alongside a broad personal development program that includes mental health and diversity education. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as "Good," noting effective teaching and a positive learning environment.

St John Bosco Arts College prioritizes student wellbeing through a robust pastoral system, including dedicated staff to support academic progress and personal development. The college aims to nurture students into compassionate and resilient individuals, ready to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Liverpool
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1064
Pupils
1051
Boys
16
Girls
1035
FSM %
45.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1051 16 1035 1064 45.00
2024-09-11 1063 20 1043 1064 42.80
2023-09-11 1087 7 1080 1064 39.60
2022-09-11 1087 7 1080 1064 39.60
2021-09-11 1063 6 1057 1064 37.10
2020-09-11 1019 6 1013 1064 32.80

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