Do tiny footsteps echo through these halls even now? St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School has nurtured young minds for years. It stands here on Marsh Lane in London. This school is more than just bricks and mortar.
St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School is a voluntary aided school. That means it has a special relationship with the church. The school’s URN is 103090. This number helps identify it within the education system.
Mrs. Merryl D’Souza is the Headteacher. She guides the school. St Joseph’s caters to children aged 2 to 7. It provides primary education. The school welcomes both boys and girls.
Let’s talk numbers. St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School can accommodate 180 pupils. Currently 118 pupils attend. About 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This tells us something about the community it serves.
The school follows a Roman Catholic ethos. It falls under the Diocese of Brentwood. St Joseph’s has nursery classes. It does not have a sixth form.
Governance is important. Several governors oversee the school’s direction. Monique Somerville was appointed by the GB board on January 7 2025. Her term ends on January 6 2029. Merryl D’Souza is an ex-officio governor as headteacher. Her term ends January 3 2029. Marina Paskaleva was appointed by the GB board. Alison Doyle was appointed too. Raquel Subebe and Vernessa Dornelly are also governors. Anna Maga and Ewa Dolega are governors as well.
Ofsted no longer makes overall effectiveness judgements. This change happened in September 2024.
St Joseph’s is located in Waltham Forest. Its urban setting is a major conurbation. The school’s easting coordinate is 537163. The northing coordinate is 186973. The unique property reference number UPRN is 200001423421.
Imagine the stories these walls could tell. St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School helps shape lives. It prepares children for the future. It has been part of London for many years. This school is a cornerstone of the community. St Joseph’s continues to be a place of learning and growth.