Carlton Vale Infant School
26%
Capacity
60
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Carlton Vale Infant School
Carlton Vale Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 60 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (26% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Carlton Vale Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marina Shah, it falls under Brent local authority.
Carlton Vale Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 9 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Carlton Vale Infant School include Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, Carlton Vale Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Malvern Place, London, Brent, NW6 5PX |
| Headteacher | Marina Shah |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 60 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 60 / 230 (26% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
27
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Malvern Place, London
Brent, NW6 5PX
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