St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School in Brent is operating at near-full capacity with 274 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 280, a clear sign of local demand. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, but the oversubscription ratio speaks for itself. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with inspectors awarding Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were rated Good. This represents a change from the school's previous inspection in 2011, when it was rated Outstanding overall. The current inspection report highlights particular strengths in how the school supports pupils' character development and conduct, which will appeal to families looking for a school that prioritises personal growth alongside academic progress.

Academically, St Joseph's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Brent local authority average of 65%. This places the school 4th out of 52 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 5% nationally. Reading results are particularly strong, with 97% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 55% achieving the higher standard. Maths scores are similarly impressive, with a 94% expected standard rate and an average scaled score of 110. Writing is the relative weak spot: 90% met the expected standard, but only 19% reached the higher standard. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is unclear how much value the school adds beyond its already high attainment levels.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a junior school, including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, library, ICT suite, sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, netball, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, rounders and dance, while clubs extend to coding, science, film, chess, choir and book club. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. As a Roman Catholic school, it will naturally suit families who value a faith-based education, though the data does not specify admissions criteria. Given its strong academic results and high local ranking, St Joseph's is a particularly strong option for families in Brent seeking a junior school with proven outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer.

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