The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 241
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Miss Elsa Fonseca (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Linacre Road, Willesden Green, London, NW2 5BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCollege Green School and Services
Nursery · 1.2km away
Manor School
Academy · 1.3km away
Newman Catholic College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Princess Frederica CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
John Keble CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Furness Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kensal Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalen'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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School take?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School is in London, NW2 5BB, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalen'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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