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Bales College Catchment Area

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

Bales College is an other independent not applicable school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11-20, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 123 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-20

Age range

100

Pupils

123

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Bales College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bales College?

The catchment area for Bales College is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Bales College is set by Westminster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westminster 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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Bales College: 123 places, 81% filled: places available

Bales College has a published admission number of 123 places. 100 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 123 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.

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

Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →

Bales College: School Information

Full address
2j Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-20 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
101181

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Bales College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bales College 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: Bales College

What is the catchment area for Bales College?

The catchment area for Bales College is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bales College oversubscribed?

Bales College has a capacity of 123 places and currently has 100 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.

What is the admissions policy for Bales College?

Admission to Bales College is managed by Westminster. 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 Bales College cover?

Bales College is a not applicable school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11-20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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