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St Bonaventure's RC School
London·London·VA School·boys
SecondaryVA SchoolboysAges 11–18Roman Catholic
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St Bonaventure's RC School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Bonaventure's RC School has a Progress 8 score of +0.17 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 53.4, 78% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 1,348 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.4%, spending £8,462 per pupil, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.6%.
After leaving St Bonaventure's RC School, student destinations include 79% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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St Bonaventure's RC School has a Progress 8 score of +0.17, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 53.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
78% of students at St Bonaventure's RC School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Bonaventure's RC School achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
St Bonaventure's RC School has an overall absence rate of 5.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Bonaventure's RC School is 13.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The school spends £8,462 per pupil annually.
St Bonaventure's RC School has 1,348 pupils on roll.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving St Bonaventure's RC School, 79% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
St Bonaventure's RC School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Bonaventure's RC School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Bonaventure's RC School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1424/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
370/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 20.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.7
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Upton Park Underground Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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7.7
Good
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 29 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.