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Carlton Vale Infant School

Brent, NW6 5PXPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Carlton Vale Infant School

Carlton Vale Infant School is a small state primary in Brent, London, with just 60 pupils on roll against a capacity of 230, meaning it is running at roughly a quarter of its potential size. That undersubscription is not for lack of demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 27 applications for only 9 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1, and 7 of those 9 places went to first-preference families. The pupil body is notably diverse in socio-economic terms, with 36.7% of children eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Brent primary average of roughly 18%. This suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-average deprivation, yet it remains a popular choice among local families, particularly those who prioritise a small, close-knit setting for the early years. The school offers nursery provision for children from age 3, feeding into Reception, and its age range of 3 to 7 means pupils leave after Year 2, typically moving on to a junior school for Key Stage 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMalvern Place, London, Brent, NW6 5PX
HeadteacherMarina Shah
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils60
Free School Meals (FSM)36.7%
School Capacity60 / 230 (26% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubGardeningDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Carlton Vale Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.