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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Careers Newsletter 29/09/25 (calendar)
- Careers Newsletter 06/10/25 (calendar)
- It's World Space Week! (calendar)
- Musical Theatre Workshop with Cahir O’Neill (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Click here for this weeks winner (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (75.4)
- The Belvedere Academy (75.2)
- St Edward's College (70.2)
- Calderstones School (69.4)
- St Hilda's Church of England High School (68.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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