Located in London, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School currently has around 238 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 32.8%. white british pupils make up about 14.7% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HS |
| Website: | www.ourladyofgracejuniors.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084506002 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr S McGrath |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146116 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 238 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 126 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 32.80% | 78 |
| White British | 14.70% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.60% | 30 |
| African | 8.40% | 20 |
| Other Asian | 7.10% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 4.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 3.40% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 7 |
| Irish | 2.90% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 692 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 692 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Crest Sixth Form Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 692 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.