Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Dollis Hill Avenue, London, NW2 6EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Brent for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 30 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

At this school, pupils thrive and love attending this warm place to learn. Parents and carers valued that their children are safe and happy at the school. Pupils flourish academically and in their wider personal development. They are supported exceptionally well by caring staff. Pupils develop a passion for learning. They are proud of their achievements. Leader's expectations of pupils are exceptionally high, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school expects all pupils to behave well. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They concentrate fully during lessons. This is because pupils learn in a school where there is respect for all. Pupils trust staff to sort out any worries that they have. Leaders deal with rare incidents of bullying swiftly and thoroughly. Pupils build up a deep knowledge across the curriculum. Children in the early years benefit from a high-quality curriculum. This expertly underpins their later learning. Leaders plan a wide range of enriching experiences that complement the curriculum. Pupils enjoy an extensive range of opportunities for visitors, outings, and clubs. Pupils make a valuable and significant contribution to school life. They carry out a wide range of leadership roles.

Pupil numbers and mix

226 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals16.4%

16.4%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.3%

47.3%, 25.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19%

19%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Claremont Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Mora Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding82% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ALL SAINTS' TRUST
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Philomena Bourne
Address
Dollis Hill Avenue, London, NW2 6EU
Local authority
Brent
URN
146721

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.