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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 238
Number of Boys: 112
Number of Girls: 126

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White32.80%78
White British14.70%35
Other (any other ethnic group)12.60%30
African8.40%20
Other Asian7.10%17
White and Black African4.20%10
Other Mixed3.80%9
Caribbean3.40%8
White and Asian2.90%7
Irish2.90%7
Unclassified2.50%6
White and Black Caribbean2.10%5
Indian1.30%3
Other Black0.80%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (1.8)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
89%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

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Primary

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
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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John Kelly Girls' Technology College
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of North West London
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- not rated 1,404 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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
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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
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.