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Saint John Bosco College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint John Bosco College is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 828 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

828

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Saint John Bosco College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint John Bosco College?

The catchment area for Saint John Bosco College is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint John Bosco College is managed by Wandsworth and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

Saint John Bosco College: 1050 places, 79% filled: places available

Saint John Bosco College has a published admission number of 1050 places. 828 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51% of pupils at Saint John Bosco College are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wandsworth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wandsworth school admissions →

Saint John Bosco College: School Information

Full address
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51% of pupils
DfE URN
135762

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Saint John Bosco College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Wandsworth

Saint John Bosco College shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Wandsworth. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Saint John Bosco College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Saint John Bosco College

What is the catchment area for Saint John Bosco College?

The catchment area for Saint John Bosco College is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint John Bosco College oversubscribed?

Saint John Bosco College has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 828 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.

What is the admissions policy for Saint John Bosco College?

Saint John Bosco College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint John Bosco College cover?

Saint John Bosco College is a secondary school in London, Wandsworth, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint John Bosco College?

Saint John Bosco College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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