Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School, London
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. It was 66% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School in detail
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery is a place steeped in a rich history of faith, service, and excellence in educating and nurturing the children and families it serves. I feel very privileged to be the custodian of such a wonderful school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, multi-sports, choir, guitar, chess and STEM.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School are St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Gladstone Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 83% maths); St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); and Donnington Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior SchoolGladstone Park Primary SchoolSt Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary SchoolDonnington Primary School
Who goes there
57.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (23%), White British (13%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (20.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Willesden Green Underground Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willesden Green Library, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School are Queens Park Community School (0.6 miles), Harris Lowe Academy Willesden (0.7 miles), Newman Catholic College (0.9 miles) and Hampstead School (1 mile).
Queens Park Community SchoolHarris Lowe Academy WillesdenNewman Catholic CollegeHampstead School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a truly nurturing environment where children develop a genuine love of learning and reading. Teachers use the school's unique resources - including its own museum and beautiful gardens - to make learning exciting and connected to the real world. The school is exceptional at including all children, particularly those with additional needs, ensuring everyone achieves highly and is well prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that uses the school grounds meaningfully to connect learning to nature and the world around pupils - Strong phonics teaching with consistent training for staff, supported by dedicated reading time and a much-loved library area - Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who progress very well and achieve high standards alongside their peers - High expectations of behaviour with pupils exhibiting exemplary conduct and exemplary attendance rates - Rich enrichment opportunities including extra-curricular clubs (science, chess, sports), music sessions, and performances with high participation from all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders, staff and pupils working together in an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Science club, chess club, sports clubs, music sessions, nativity performances, outdoor activities, daily mile
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a nurturing, positive environment with high aspirations from the moment they arrive. The school has maintained its outstanding status with excellent teaching, ambitious curriculum design, and strong support for all learners including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
24.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.4
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School.
- Happy Days ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kumon Willesden Green Study Centre170m away · Not yet graded
- Lead After School Club Willesden240m away · Not yet graded
- Children Making a Change After School Project510m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning - Willesden550m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Brent's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 169
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 158 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot.
26 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
172 pupils
259 places
87 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,953
Applications
3,128
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
96
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,108
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,873
Per pupil
£1388k
Total funding
£79k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
119
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Questions parents ask about Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
What is Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023.
What is the catchment area for Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 259 places.
How big are the classes at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Classes at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School average 20.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School has around 204 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
4% of sessions were missed at Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Happy Days Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 158 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot. 26 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School?
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School is at 21 Park Avenue, London, NW2 5AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)