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

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

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

199

Pupils

189

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is managed by Sunderland 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 199 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 189 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland 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 Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland — School Information

Full address
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 4JW
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148782

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

Is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland oversubscribed?

Yes — St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland currently has 199 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 189 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland cover?

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.