St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided primary school in London (Brent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School has served a culturally diverse community in the London Borough of Brent and the Diocese of Westminster for over a century. We are reputed for our creative approaches, raising aspiration and educational achievement for all.
Our curriculum offer prepares our pupils to be global citizens, who are responsible for God's world and are encouraged to think critically, act autonomously, with empathy and tolerance and remain lifelong learners always true to themselves and their faith. We are ambitious for all our pupils, regardless of their background.
Through our inspirational curriculum we nurture our pupils interests, so as to develop and deepen their knowledge, skills and understanding allowing them to fulfil their potential. Our school works closely with our families and the wider community of our parish to celebrate their rich heritage.
Together, we uphold the Gospel values as we all endeavour to be the people God wants us to be.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Book Talk
- Bug Club
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 101542
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Brent
- Constituency
- Brent East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Allan | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Don Hanlon | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Geraldine Byrne | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Fr Roger Reader | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sinead Lafferty | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Kelly | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Victoria Brooks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Wanita Bardouille | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Elsa Fonseca | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
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