SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley, HA9 6BE
020 8902 3438 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wembley comparisons use the 9 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wembley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wembley. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wembley. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wembley. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wembley. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 74% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wembley. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wembley figures pool parents at the Wembley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
91% — 22 points above the Brent average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 91% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Brent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 25.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 94.5% | 66.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Wembley. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 20.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Elsley Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Lane Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyon Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christopher's Prep School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wembley Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakington Manor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barham Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chalkhill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brentfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 September 2023.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
98% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101539.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.