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City of London Primary Academy, Islington Catchment Area

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

City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a free s primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 458 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

317

Pupils

458

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

City of London Primary Academy, Islington Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for City of London Primary Academy, Islington?

The catchment area for City of London Primary Academy, Islington is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.

The catchment area for City of London Primary Academy, Islington is set by Islington 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 Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Islington catchment area documents →

City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 458 places, 69% filled: places available

City of London Primary Academy, Islington has a published admission number of 458 places. 317 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 458 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. 24.6% of pupils at City of London Primary Academy, Islington are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Islington.

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 →

City of London Primary Academy, Islington: School Information

Full address
15 Baltic Street West, London, EC1Y 0AE
Local authority
Islington
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143020

Other Primary Schools in London

If City of London Primary Academy, Islington is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to City of London Primary Academy, 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: City of London Primary Academy, Islington

What is the catchment area for City of London Primary Academy, Islington?

The catchment area for City of London Primary Academy, Islington is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington oversubscribed?

City of London Primary Academy, Islington has a capacity of 458 places and currently has 317 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for City of London Primary Academy, Islington?

Admission to City of London Primary Academy, 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 City of London Primary Academy, Islington cover?

City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for City of London Primary Academy, Islington?

City of London Primary Academy, Islington was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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