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St John Bosco Arts College
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth L11 9DQ
St John Bosco Arts College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Liverpool). It has about 1,070 girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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