The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

InadequateSecondaryAges 11–16532 pupils

Netherton Way, L30 2NAWebsite01515213088

Inadequate532 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inadequate3y ago

Inspected Sept 2022

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils532

Inadequate3y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils532

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

532 / 600 (89%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Sue Bourgade

At a Glance

InspectionInadequate

Inspected Sept 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 32.2

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 91%

12.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.4%vs 7.0% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 91% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence35.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate24.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 21.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty32 pupils (26%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health24 pupils (20%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty19 pupils (16%)

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 pupils (13%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (4%)

Other5 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 28

Teaching assistants (FTE)2

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils532

Free school meals 53.8%

English as additional language 16.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British77.1%

Black African9.8%

White Other3.8%

Other2.4%

Mixed Other1.7%

Indian1.3%

Asian Other0.9%

Black Other0.6%

White Irish0.6%

Pakistani0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

110 responses

Happy child100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£8,124

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,476 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,888

Support staff£695

Premises£127

Energy£311

Learning resources£515

Income per pupil£8,830

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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