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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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