Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 37

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~407m)Possible (~581m)Unlikely (~755m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Elsa Fonseca
Pupils:204 / 270 capacity
LA:Brent
Phone:02084595890
Address:21 Park Avenue, London, NW2 5AN
Federation:Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:101544
UKPRN:10079609
Diocese:Archdiocese of Westminster
Constituency:Brent East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

26.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

24.5

Avg class size

29.0

Infant (KS1)

8

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Willesden Green Underground Station
402m · 7 min walk
Willesden Green Station
430m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Willesden Green Library (Stop K)
99m · 2 min walk
Willesden Lane (Stop C)
237m · 4 min walk
Walm Lane (Stop E)
258m · 4 min walk
Chambers Lane (Stop M)
284m · 5 min walk
Villiers Road (Stop S)
402m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

76%

Available places

204 pupils

270 capacity

66 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Brent

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

Places available

3,931

Applications

3,247

Got 1st preference

85.9%

Got preferred school

97.4%

Primary admissions across Brent (2025/26)

Inspection History(104)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.04761%

Overall absence

6.72269%

Persistent absence

119

Enrolments

Authorised3.1634%
Unauthorised0.88421%
Persistent (10%+)6.72269%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.4158%
18/19
3.50007%
20/21
5.95656%
21/22
5.18366%
22/23
4.62267%
23/24
4.04761%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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