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Cardinal Pole Catholic School Catchment Area

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

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a academy converter secondary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1052 pupils, and a capacity of 1140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,052

Pupils

1,140

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Cardinal Pole Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Cardinal Pole Catholic School is managed by Hackney and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hackney 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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Cardinal Pole Catholic School — School Information

Full address
205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
64.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150604

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Is Cardinal Pole Catholic School oversubscribed?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is operating close to its capacity of 1140 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cardinal Pole Catholic School?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hackney before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Cardinal Pole Catholic School cover?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a secondary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cardinal Pole Catholic School?

Cardinal Pole Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.