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Lady Margaret School Catchment Area

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

Lady Margaret School is an academy converter secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 780 pupils, and a capacity of 538 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

780

Pupils

538

Capacity

145%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Lady Margaret School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lady Margaret School?

The catchment area for Lady Margaret School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Lady Margaret School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 780 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 538 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hammersmith and Fulham 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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Lady Margaret School: heavily oversubscribed at 145% capacity

Lady Margaret School has a published admission number of 538 places. 780 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 145%. At 145% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Lady Margaret School: School Information

Full address
Parson's Green, London, SW6 4UN
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138607

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Lady Margaret School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hammersmith and Fulham

Lady Margaret School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Lady Margaret 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: Lady Margaret School

What is the catchment area for Lady Margaret School?

The catchment area for Lady Margaret School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lady Margaret School oversubscribed?

Yes, Lady Margaret School currently has 780 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 538 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lady Margaret School?

Lady Margaret School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Lady Margaret School cover?

Lady Margaret School is a secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 Lady Margaret School?

Lady Margaret School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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