St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Marsh Lane, London, E10 7BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 15 April 2026, report published 20 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 April 2026
Pupils are greeted each morning with warmth and positivity. They describe the school as a kind, safe and welcoming place where they feel valued. Pupils consistently behave well and show consideration for one another. Staff deal promptly and effectively with any unkind behaviour. This helps pupils to feel secure. Pupils enjoy their learning. They approach lessons with positive attitudes and want to do well. Children in the early years settle quickly. They benefit from clear routines and purposeful activities that build confidence and independence. As pupils move through the school, they deepen their knowledge and skills across the curriculum. They are very well prepared for the transition to the junior school. Pupils value the relationships they have with staff. They describe teachers as caring and helpful and staff know them well. Pupils feel confident to speak to trusted adults at school if they have a worry or concern. These nurturing relationships help to reduce barriers to pupils’ wellbeing and support regular attendance. Pupils feel that they belong. They enjoy learning and playing alongside their friends and take pride in the responsibilities they are given. Pupils contribute meaningfully to school life through roles such as house captains and school councillors. They explain how these roles help others and allow them to make a positive difference. Pupils speak enthusiastically about trips and visits to farms, places of worship, sports events and local businesses. These experiences deepen learning in subjects such as design technology and personal, social and health education. They also strengthen pupils’ social skills and engagement with the wider world. Overall, pupils experience school as a place where they feel safe, supported and happy. They enjoy learning, are included fully in school life and grow in confidence, responsibility and kindness each day.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that consistently high outcomes, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are sustained.
Pupil numbers and mix
132 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Riverley Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Sybourn Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Dawlish Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Merryl D'Souza
- Phone
- 02085393000
- Address
- Marsh Lane, London, E10 7BL
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- URN
- 103090
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.