St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is an average-sized primary school, with Early Years Foundation Stage provision in morning and afternoon Nursery classes and one Reception class. A privately run breakfast club operates each morning. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is above average. An above-average proportion, just under half of the pupils, is of minority ethnic heritage. Most of these are Polish or Asian, predominently Indian. Nearly a third speak English as an additional language, a well-above average proportion, with many Polish speakers. An above-average proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs and two have statements of special educational needs. About half the pupils are Roman Catholic, and the school is oversubscribed in all year groups. The number of pupils who join or leave the school other than at the normal time is above average. The school is enjoying a period of staffing stability following the appointment of the current headteacher in 2009. The school holds a Healthy Schools Platinum award, is an ICT Hub of Excellence for information and communication technology in Sandwell, and holds a full International Schools Award, with partner schools in The Gambia, India and Poland. The school meets current floor standards.