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Croydon Metropolitan College Catchment Area

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

Croydon Metropolitan College is an other independent not applicable school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 14-35, with 9 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-35

Age range

9

Pupils

120

Capacity

8%

Fill rate

Croydon Metropolitan College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Croydon Metropolitan College?

The catchment area for Croydon Metropolitan College is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon 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 Croydon Metropolitan College is set by Croydon 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 Croydon 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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Croydon Metropolitan College: 120 places, 8% filled: places available

Croydon Metropolitan College has a published admission number of 120 places. 9 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 8%. At 8% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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.

Croydon 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. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

Croydon Metropolitan College: School Information

Full address
30-32 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-35 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
137567

Other Not applicable Schools in Croydon

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Croydon Metropolitan 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: Croydon Metropolitan College

What is the catchment area for Croydon Metropolitan College?

The catchment area for Croydon Metropolitan College is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Croydon Metropolitan College oversubscribed?

Croydon Metropolitan College has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 9 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.

What is the admissions policy for Croydon Metropolitan College?

Admission to Croydon Metropolitan College is managed by Croydon. 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 Croydon Metropolitan College cover?

Croydon Metropolitan College is a not applicable school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 14-35. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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