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St John Bosco Arts College Catchment Area

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

St John Bosco Arts College is a voluntary aided secondary school in Croxteth, Liverpool , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1051 pupils, and a capacity of 1064 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,051

Pupils

1,064

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St John Bosco Arts College Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Bosco Arts College is managed by Liverpool 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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St John Bosco Arts College — School Information

Full address
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, L11 9DQ
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45% of pupils
DfE URN
104715

Frequently Asked Questions — St John Bosco Arts College

Is St John Bosco Arts College oversubscribed?

St John Bosco Arts College is operating close to its capacity of 1064 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John Bosco Arts College?

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

What age range does St John Bosco Arts College cover?

St John Bosco Arts College is a secondary school in Croxteth, Liverpool, 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 St John Bosco Arts College?

St John Bosco Arts College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.