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Arts and Media School Islington Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Arts and Media School Islington is a foundation secondary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 595 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

595

Pupils

780

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Arts and Media School Islington Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arts and Media School Islington?

The catchment area for Arts and Media School Islington is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Arts and Media School Islington are allocated by Islington using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Arts and Media School Islington: 780 places, 76% filled: places available

Arts and Media School Islington has a published admission number of 780 places. 595 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 780 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 61.6% of pupils at Arts and Media School Islington are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Islington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Islington school admissions →

Arts and Media School Islington: School Information

Full address
Turle Road, London, N4 3LS
Local authority
Islington
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
61.6% of pupils
DfE URN
131690

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Arts and Media School Islington is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Arts and Media School Islington by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arts and Media School Islington

What is the catchment area for Arts and Media School Islington?

The catchment area for Arts and Media School Islington is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Arts and Media School Islington oversubscribed?

Arts and Media School Islington has a capacity of 780 places and currently has 595 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for Arts and Media School Islington?

Admission to Arts and Media School Islington is managed by Islington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Arts and Media School Islington cover?

Arts and Media School Islington is a secondary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arts and Media School Islington?

Arts and Media School Islington was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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