The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 274
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Whelan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · Very close
Ark Elvin Academy
Secondary · Very close
Wembley Manor
Free school · Grammar · 366m away
Elsley Primary School
Primary · 377m away
Park Lane Primary School
Primary · 583m away
The Corner School
Independent · 845m away
Lyon Park Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Alperton Community School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School currently has 274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Junior School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is in Wembley, HA9 6BE, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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