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Clarion Catchment Area

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

Clarion is an academy converter secondary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 688 pupils, and a capacity of 1052 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

688

Pupils

1,052

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Clarion Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clarion?

The catchment area for Clarion 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, Clarion 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.

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 →

Clarion: 1052 places, 65% filled: places available

Clarion has a published admission number of 1052 places. 688 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1052 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. 50.8% of pupils at Clarion 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.

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) →

Clarion: School Information

Full address
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
50.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137361

Other Secondary Schools in London

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Clarion 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: Clarion

What is the catchment area for Clarion?

The catchment area for Clarion 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 Clarion oversubscribed?

Clarion has a capacity of 1052 places and currently has 688 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnet.

What is the admissions policy for Clarion?

Admission to Clarion 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 Clarion cover?

Clarion 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 Clarion?

Clarion was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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