St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
94%
Capacity
254
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 254 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Whelan, it falls under Brent local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 70 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 84 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Infant School include Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Waverley Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 6TA |
| Headteacher | A Whelan |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 270 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Waverley Avenue, Wembley
Brent, HA9 6TA
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