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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Voluntary aided school · London · E10 7BL

Ages 2–7 · 132 pupils · Waltham Forest

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

4.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-15

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.5%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
72

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

132 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
132
Boys / girls
63 / 69
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
132 / 180 (73%)
Free school meals
21.1%
FSM pupils
23
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Federation
The Federated Schools of St Joseph’s Catholic Infants and St Joseph’s Catholic Juniors
Headteacher
Mrs Merryl D'Souza

Location

Address
Marsh Lane
Postcode
E10 7BL
Town
London
Local authority
Waltham Forest
District
Waltham Forest
Constituency
Leyton and Wanstead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–7, in London, Waltham Forest, 132 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 21.1%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E10
14
Primary in E10
7
Open schools in Waltham Forest LA
87
Primary in Waltham Forest LA
51

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Willow Brook Primary School Academy

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    • KS290%
    • Absence5.9%

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  • Riverley Primary School

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    • KS297%
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    0.2 miles away

  • St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS271%
    • Absence3.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Sybourn Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
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    0.4 miles away

  • Dawlish Primary School

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    • KS269%
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    0.6 miles away

  • Thomas Gamuel Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence5.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • Newport School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    London · E10 6PJ · Waltham Forest

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.0%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Merryl D'Souza
Telephone
02085393000
Website
http://www.stjosephsinfantleyton.co.uk/

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