St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 108844 • Sunderland SR5 4JW

Overview

Name
St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
108844
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lianne Peart (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland SR5 4JW

Summary

St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Town End Farm, Sunderland, serves children aged 3 to 11 years. As part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values. The mission, "Caring for each other as we live, learn, and grow in God's love," reflects the school's commitment to fostering respect, kindness, and individual growth among its students.

The school has a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 189. St John Bosco offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage students and cater to their diverse needs. With a dedicated staff team, including a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and several support staff, the school prioritizes the safety, happiness, and learning of every child.

Community involvement is significant, with a Local Governing Committee that includes parents and local governors overseeing school policies and improvement plans. St John Bosco values collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and ensure that each child's voice is heard.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
189
Pupils
223
Boys
115
Girls
108
FSM %
27.40
Open date
Close date
2021-12-31
Last Ofsted
2011-06-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 223 115 108 189 27.40
2024-09-11 223 115 108 189 27.40
2023-09-11 223 115 108 189 27.40
2022-09-11 223 115 108 189 27.40
2021-09-11 223 115 108 189 27.40
2020-09-11 222 114 108 189 23.40

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