The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

URN: 149486 • Bootle L30 2NA

Overview

Name
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
URN
149486
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
31.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sue Bourgade (since 2025)
Telephone
01515213088
Website
Visit
Address
Netherton Way, Bootle L30 2NA

Summary

The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, located in Bootle, Sefton, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 532 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where the ethos is rooted in the teachings of Saint John Bosco, emphasizing love and care for each student. The academy prides itself on its outstanding pastoral care, which focuses on the well-being of all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable.

The curriculum is designed to encourage academic achievement while promoting moral and social development. Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction, with 94% reporting that their children feel safe and know whom to approach if they are unhappy. The school also maintains high expectations for attendance and punctuality, ensuring that students are well-supported throughout their educational journey.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's mission, with pupils encouraged to respond to the needs of their peers and the wider community. The Salesian Academy aims to provide a holistic education that prepares students not only academically but also as responsible and caring individuals.

Key details

LA
Sefton
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
532
Boys
260
Girls
272
FSM %
53.80
Open date
2023-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 532 260 272 600 53.80
2024-09-11 518 238 280 600 51.40
2023-09-11 809

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