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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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