St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Address | Church Street, LS23 6DF |
| School Website | www.stjohns.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1937842144 |
| URN | 108120 |
School Census
| Total | 56 |
| Girls/Boys | 18/38 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.1%/67.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Good |
| 11/02/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 11/02/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 06 February 2024 | Education and residential inspection summary | View |
| 11 February 2020 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 November 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 February 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 January 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 October 2008 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 28 June 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 June 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
Nearby Schools
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
(0.32 mi)
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Address: Westwood Way, , LS23 6DX
Boston Spa Academy
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: Clifford Moor Road, , LS23 6RW