St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

How places are decided at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland take?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland located?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is located in Sunderland, SR5 4JW, Sunderland.

How do I apply to St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland have a religious character?

Yes — St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland for 2023-24 (Reception) was 1.325 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?

When St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of The Sacred Heart and St John Bosco, Sunderland. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) Apply online at: www.sunderland.gov.uk/admissionsonline Page 231 Admission to Primary Schools – Information for parents 2027–2028, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.3% of pupils at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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