Welcome from the Headteacher

A very warm welcome to St John Bosco Arts College’s website. Our college is an exciting, vibrant and dynamic girls’ Catholic comprehensive school which has a very distinctive Salesian ethos grounded in support, care and a warm friendly atmosphere.

We believe in developing a rounded individual so that students are prepared for life academically, spiritually, morally and socially. In our school community we seek to nurture the gifts, dreams and talents of all in the spirit of St John Bosco.

The college is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning and thrives on providing the best opportunities to the young people that it serves and is one of only 835 schools in England granted teaching school status. The state of the art building and facilities help to make our students feel calm and safe.

All of our staff go the extra mile to ensure that our young people succeed in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the next stage in their educational journey and able to compete in an ever increasing globalised market. St John Bosco Arts College is a happy school where students are keen to learn, are respectful and are supported by a strong pastoral team.

Inspired by the example of St John Bosco, the purpose of our College is to react to the needs of each individual student, touching their hearts and developing their talents and creative skills.

Our College is dedicated to serving the young people and families of our community through faith, hard work and dedication. I am very proud and privileged to be the headteacher of such a fantastic school and look forward to seeing you when you visit.

Mr D Gidman
Headteacher

 

Christmas Card Competition - the winner is...

This year there was a competition for students to design this year’s official school Christmas card. Students could design a card in any medium that reflected the traditional Christmas story and included the St John Bosco Arts College school badge. It was a fierce festive competition with students’ submitting a variety of designs, full of detailed drawings. A huge thank you goes to all the

Christmas Card Competition - the winner is...
Year 7 Choir of the Year!

Brought to you by Daisy from the Student Editorial Team Our annual Year 7 Choir of the Year competition took place last Friday, marking its 13th year - impressively, it’s been running longer than many of its performers have been alive! Our Performing Arts Link Governor and former performing arts teacher, Jean Tremarco, was in attendance as our esteemed judge. Throughout the event, Mr Gaffney

Year 7 Choir of the Year!
Don't miss out!

Year 7 Choir of the Year Competition and Show 2pm Friday 5th December 2025 Free to attend!

Don't miss out!
Christmas Countdown

SJB Library has a very special virtual Christmas countdown calendar to share with the whole school community. The library will be sharing books with you every day throughout Advent (and all of the books featured are available to borrow from the library). Just follow the link and each day the latest Christmas-themed book will be revealed: Countdown to Christmas! Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas Countdown
Careers Newsletter 01/12/25

Click below image to read this weeks Careers Newsletter - a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities.

Careers Newsletter 01/12/25

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