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Marjorie McClure School Catchment Area

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

Marjorie McClure School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Chislehurst, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 119 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

119

Pupils

100

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Marjorie McClure School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marjorie McClure School?

The catchment area for Marjorie McClure School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Marjorie McClure School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 119 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 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 Bromley 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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Marjorie McClure School: heavily oversubscribed at 119% capacity

Marjorie McClure School has a published admission number of 100 places. 119 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 119%. At 119% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Bromley 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. 33.3% of pupils at Marjorie McClure School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bromley.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

Marjorie McClure School: School Information

Full address
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151016

Other Not applicable Schools in Chislehurst

If Marjorie McClure School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chislehurst are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Marjorie McClure 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: Marjorie McClure School

What is the catchment area for Marjorie McClure School?

The catchment area for Marjorie McClure School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marjorie McClure School oversubscribed?

Yes, Marjorie McClure School currently has 119 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Marjorie McClure School?

Admission to Marjorie McClure School is managed by Bromley. 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 Marjorie McClure School cover?

Marjorie McClure School is a not applicable school in Chislehurst, Bromley, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marjorie McClure School?

Marjorie McClure School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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