St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Wembley
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Wembley. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 15 schools in Wembley with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 113% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (97% in reading, 94% in maths).
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Brent published that the last place offered for 2025 entry went to a family 6605 metres away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School are St Joseph's Catholic Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Elsley Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Park Lane Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 91% maths); and Lyon Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 69% maths).
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant SchoolElsley Primary SchoolPark Lane Primary SchoolLyon Park Primary School
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 95.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 46 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 5 (1.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wembley Stadium, about 280 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wembley Triangle, 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School are Ark Elvin Academy (0.1 miles), Alperton Community School (0.6 miles), Michaela Community School (0.8 miles) and Preston Manor School (1 mile).
Ark Elvin AcademyAlperton Community SchoolMichaela Community SchoolPreston Manor School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Brent published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 6,605 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 90% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
33.7
Avg class size
33.7
KS2
6
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Newsletter 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Junior School.
- Kumon Wembley Central690m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Joseph's Catholic Junior 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
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph's Catholic Junior 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
- 148
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
25 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
271 pupils
240 places
31 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wembley
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.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
266
Total Pupils
143
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£69,567
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,874
Per pupil
£1727k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
282
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
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
How close to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School under its "Any Other Children" criterion went to a family 6605 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was full in 2025, at 113% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School average 33.7 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School has around 266 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's Catholic Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Joseph's Catholic Junior School: Kumon Wembley Central (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 25 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 St Joseph's Catholic Junior School?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is at Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6BE.
Sources: Brent admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)