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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Linacre Road, Willesden Green, London, NW2 5BB, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.5 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, with a community-focused approach in Brent.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other24.9%
Other14.9%
White British11.2%
Asian Indian10.0%
Black Caribbean7.1%
Mixed W+B African5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black African4.6%
White Irish4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other3.3%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.54775, -0.22851 · NW2 5BB
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN101542
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.marymag.brent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School scores 37.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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