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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area

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

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 586 pupils, and a capacity of 1219 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

586

Pupils

1,219

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?

The catchment area for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is the geographic zone Camden 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is managed by Camden and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School: 1219 places, 48% filled: places available

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School has a published admission number of 1219 places. 586 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1219 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. 38.5% of pupils at La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Camden.

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 →

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School: School Information

Full address
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP
Local authority
Camden
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.5% of pupils
DfE URN
100059

Other Secondary Schools in London

If La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Camden

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Camden. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School 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: La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

What is the catchment area for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?

The catchment area for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is the geographic zone Camden 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School oversubscribed?

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School has a capacity of 1219 places and currently has 586 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Camden.

What is the admissions policy for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Camden before each admissions cycle.

What age range does La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School cover?

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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