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GoodMixedLast inspected 03/07/2014

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Brent · NW2 5BB
Pupils
241
Capacity
360
FSM %
28.6%
EAL %
78%
KS2 R+W+M
61%
About this school

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Brent, London (NW2 5BB). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 241 pupils and a capacity of 360.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2014, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 2% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 61%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (28.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 78% speak English as an additional language. Brent is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)61%
National average ~65%3-year average: 61%
Higher Standard
2%
Reading
80%
Maths
77%
Writing
71%
Grammar & Punctuation
83%
English as Additional Language
78%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
57%
Girls
67%
Gender gap: 10.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
60%
Non-disadvantaged
62%
Gap
-9pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBrent
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressLinacre Road, London, NW2 5BB
Telephone2084593159
URN101542
Area House Prices — Brent · 2024
Median price
£490k
Average price
£560k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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