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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Brent, HA9 6BEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#343 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressChatsworth Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 6BE
HeadteacherAmanda Whelan
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils274
Free School Meals (FSM)9.5%
School Capacity274 / 280 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballRoundersGymnasticsCricketDanceNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubFilm ClubChessChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:20-16:15

Source: sjjnr.brent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.