St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
URN: 101542 • London NW2 5BB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
- URN
- 101542
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elsa Fonseca (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084593159
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Linacre Road, London NW2 5BB
Summary
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Brent, London, serving a diverse community for over a century. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, where children are encouraged to grow spiritually and academically. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing love, faith, and service, which are integral to the school's mission and daily activities.
The curriculum at St Mary Magdalen's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire a love of learning and foster critical thinking skills. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and ambition, preparing pupils to be responsible global citizens. With a current enrolment of 241 pupils, the school strives to support each child's individual potential through a collaborative approach involving families and the wider community.
In September 2023, Ofsted rated the school as "Good," reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care. The school operates in federation with the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School, ensuring continuity and a seamless educational experience for students transitioning from infant to junior school.
The curriculum at St Mary Magdalen's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire a love of learning and foster critical thinking skills. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and ambition, preparing pupils to be responsible global citizens. With a current enrolment of 241 pupils, the school strives to support each child's individual potential through a collaborative approach involving families and the wider community.
In September 2023, Ofsted rated the school as "Good," reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care. The school operates in federation with the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School, ensuring continuity and a seamless educational experience for students transitioning from infant to junior school.
Useful links
- SEND Family Forums (sen)
- Absence Reporting & Medical (sen)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (other)
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- In Year Admissions 2024-2025 (other)
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- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Brent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 128 | 113 | 360 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 265 | 139 | 126 | 360 | 26.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 152 | 160 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 152 | 160 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 148 | 178 | 360 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 339 | 162 | 177 | 360 | 8.60 |
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