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Harris Academy St John's Wood Catchment Area

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

Harris Academy St John's Wood is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1319 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,319

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Harris Academy St John's Wood Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Academy St John's Wood?

The catchment area for Harris Academy St John's Wood is the geographic zone Westminster 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. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Academy St John's Wood sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westminster. 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 Westminster 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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Harris Academy St John's Wood: 1500 places, 88% filled: places available

Harris Academy St John's Wood has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1319 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1500 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. 60.1% of pupils at Harris Academy St John's Wood 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.

Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →

Harris Academy St John's Wood: School Information

Full address
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
60.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145126

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Harris Academy St John's Wood is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Academy St John's Wood 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: Harris Academy St John's Wood

What is the catchment area for Harris Academy St John's Wood?

The catchment area for Harris Academy St John's Wood is the geographic zone Westminster 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. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Academy St John's Wood oversubscribed?

Harris Academy St John's Wood has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 1319 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Academy St John's Wood?

Admission to Harris Academy St John's Wood is managed by Westminster. 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 Harris Academy St John's Wood cover?

Harris Academy St John's Wood is a secondary school in London, Westminster, 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 Harris Academy St John's Wood?

Harris Academy St John's Wood was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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