Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Dollis Hill Avenue London NW2 6EU |
| Reference Number | 146721 |
Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School has demonstrated exceptional performance across all evaluated areas in its first Ofsted inspection since becoming an academy. The quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision have all been rated outstanding, highlighting a cohesive and thriving educational environment. The leadership team, supported by an experienced governing body and trust, has effectively created a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and motivated to learn, contributing to their overall development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.75%
Girls: 53.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 2 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 31.2% |
| White, British | 16% |
| Mixed, Other | 15.6% |
| African | 6.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| Irish | 3% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Impeccable behaviour of pupils and a respectful school culture.
- Exceptional range of enriching experiences and leadership opportunities for students.
- Strong relationships between the school and parents, enhancing learning at home.
- Experienced and effective governing body supporting school improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Claremont Primary School
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1AB |
0.3 miles |
|
Mora Primary School
Mora Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 6TD |
0.37 miles |
|
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Dollis Hill Lane, London, NW2 6HS |
0.42 miles |
|
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School
Parkside, Dollis Hill, London, NW2 6RJ |
0.51 miles |
|
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Thorverton Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1RG |
0.64 miles |
|
Torah Vodaas
Brent Park Road, West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7AJ |
0.76 miles |
|
Childs Hill Primary School
Dersingham Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1SL |
0.76 miles |
|
Anson Primary School
Anson Road, London, NW2 4AB |
0.76 miles |
|
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Wessex Gardens, Golders Green, London, NW11 9RR |
0.82 miles |
|
Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
Warren Road, London, NW2 7LL |
0.88 miles |
|
Gladstone Park Primary School
Sherrick Green Road, Dollis Hill, London, NW10 1LB |
0.9 miles |
|
Parkfield Primary School
St David's Place, Hendon, London, NW4 3PJ |
0.93 miles |
|
Peninim
37 Elmcroft Crescent, Barnet, London, NW11 9TB |
0.96 miles |
|
Rimon Jewish Primary School
41a Dunstan Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 8AE |
0.99 miles |
|
Menorah Primary School for Girls
The Wohl Campus, 1-3 the Drive, Golders Green, London, NW11 9SP |
1.03 miles |
|
Menorah Primary School for Boys
The Wohl Campus, 1 - 3 the Drive, Golders Green, London, NW11 9SP |
1.03 miles |
|
Barnet Hill Academy
10a Montagu Road, Hendon, Hendon, London, NW4 3ES |
1.04 miles |
|
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Cricklewood Lane, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2TH |
1.06 miles |
|
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
21 Park Avenue, London, NW2 5AN |
1.13 miles |
|
The Mulberry House School
7 Minster Road, London, NW2 3SD |
1.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ |
0.67 miles |
|
Clarion
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR |
0.69 miles |
|
Mapledown School
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR |
0.7 miles |
|
E-ACT Crest Academy
Crest Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7SN |
0.74 miles |
|
Hampstead School
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT |
0.94 miles |
|
Mapesbury School
228 Walm Lane, London, NW2 3BS |
1.01 miles |
|
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
6-10 Brentmead Place, London, NW11 9LH |
1.24 miles |
|
Beis Medrash Elyon
233 West Hendon Broadway, West Hendon, London, NW9 7DH |
1.26 miles |
|
Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY |
1.38 miles |
|
North Brent School
Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2UF |
1.4 miles |
|
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Danescroft Avenue, London, London, NW4 2NB |
1.43 miles |
|
Tiferes High School
The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA |
1.47 miles |
|
Shiras Devorah High School
1011 Finchley Road, London, London, NW11 7HB |
1.51 miles |
|
Hendon School
Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP |
1.51 miles |
|
St Margaret's School
18 Kidderpore Gardens, London, NW3 7SR |
1.53 miles |
|
Brondesbury College London
8 Brondesbury Park, London, NW6 7BT |
1.59 miles |
|
Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Stratford Road, Hendon, London, NW4 2AT |
1.61 miles |
|
Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London
1117 Finchely Road, London, NW11 0QB |
1.63 miles |
|
Queens Park Community School
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ |
1.65 miles |
|
The Avenue School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH |
1.66 miles |