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Charlton Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Charlton Park Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 209 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

222

Pupils

209

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Charlton Park Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Charlton Park Academy?

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

As an academy, Charlton Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Greenwich. 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: 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 209 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

Charlton Park Academy: at or above its 209 place limit

Charlton Park Academy has a published admission number of 209 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 209 places. Greenwich allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 54.2% of pupils at Charlton Park Academy 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.

Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →

Charlton Park Academy: School Information

Full address
Charlton Park Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HX
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
54.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138547

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Charlton Park Academy 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 Charlton Park 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: Charlton Park Academy

What is the catchment area for Charlton Park Academy?

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

Is Charlton Park Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Charlton Park Academy currently has 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 209 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Charlton Park Academy?

Admission to Charlton Park Academy is managed by Greenwich. 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 Charlton Park Academy cover?

Charlton Park Academy is a not applicable school in London, Greenwich, 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 Charlton Park Academy?

Charlton Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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