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Ashmole Academy Catchment Area

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

Ashmole Academy is an academy converter secondary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1823 pupils, and a capacity of 1551 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,823

Pupils

1,551

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Ashmole Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashmole Academy?

The catchment area for Ashmole Academy is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ashmole Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnet. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1823 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1551 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 Ashmole Academy numbers →

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

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Ashmole Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity

Ashmole Academy has a published admission number of 1551 places. 1823 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Ashmole Academy: School Information

Full address
Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136308

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Ashmole Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ashmole Academy 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: Ashmole Academy

What is the catchment area for Ashmole Academy?

The catchment area for Ashmole Academy is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ashmole Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Ashmole Academy currently has 1823 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1551 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ashmole Academy?

Admission to Ashmole Academy is managed by Barnet. 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 Ashmole Academy cover?

Ashmole Academy is a secondary school in London, Barnet, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ashmole Academy?

Ashmole Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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