OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL in Greater London, Brent

Education Centre Information: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Brent
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 240
Number of boys: 112
Number of girls: 128
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Junior School was opened as a one form entry junior in January 1967, but was re-organized in September 1972 as a two-form entry junior School with pupils aged seven to 11. The pupils are arranged in eight classes of mixed ability according to age. It is a voluntary aided Catholic School belonging to the Diocese of Westminster, which, through the Diocesan Education Commission, is responsible for the appointment of the foundation governors. The school is able to offer instrumental tuition ' currently recorders, violins, and brass. The school also has extra-curricular training in football, tennis and gymnastics. It enters teams in all Brent competitions performing to a high standard in football, netball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, cricket and rugby. The school aims to create a learning environment in which all children can reach their full potential and where pupils have the opportunity to achieve high academic standards.