Saint John Bosco College

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQOpen in maps

Saint John Bosco College is a secondary school in Wandsworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 11th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2013, report published 21 March 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

130 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.5

43.5, 2.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30%

30%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62.3%

62.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc28.5%

28.5%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.71

3.71, 0.38 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

56 students

Average point score per A level entry30.50

30.50, 4.5 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

828 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals54.6%

54.6%, 28.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.8%

47.8%, 26.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Saint John Bosco College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chelsea Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.9
Harris Academy Battersea0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 49.8
Thames Christian School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 29.9
The London Oratory School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 62.3
The Hurlingham Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 58.4

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Dunne
Phone
02079248310
Website
sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk
Address
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
Local authority
Wandsworth
URN
135762

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.