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Kings Cross Academy Catchment Area

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

Kings Cross Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 388 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

388

Pupils

446

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Kings Cross Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kings Cross Academy?

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

As an academy, Kings Cross Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Camden. 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 Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Camden catchment area documents →

Kings Cross Academy: 446 places, 87% filled: places available

Kings Cross Academy has a published admission number of 446 places. 388 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 48.4% of pupils at Kings Cross 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.

Camden 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 Camden school admissions →

Kings Cross Academy: School Information

Full address
Plimsoll Building, 4 Wollstonecraft Street, London, N1C 4BT
Local authority
Camden
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140686

Other Primary Schools in London

If Kings Cross Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kings Cross 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: Kings Cross Academy

What is the catchment area for Kings Cross Academy?

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

Is Kings Cross Academy oversubscribed?

Kings Cross Academy has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 388 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Camden.

What is the admissions policy for Kings Cross Academy?

Admission to Kings Cross Academy is managed by Camden. 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 Kings Cross Academy cover?

Kings Cross Academy is a primary school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kings Cross Academy?

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

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