St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
71%
Capacity
128
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 128 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Merryl D'Souza, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 31 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, St Joseph's Catholic 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Marsh Lane, London, Waltham Forest, E10 7BL |
| Headteacher | Merryl D'Souza |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 128 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 128 / 180 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marsh Lane, London
Waltham Forest, E10 7BL
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