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Parliament Hill School Catchment Area

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

Parliament Hill School is a community secondary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1229 pupils, and a capacity of 1164 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,229

Pupils

1,164

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Parliament Hill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Parliament Hill School?

The catchment area for Parliament Hill 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 siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Parliament Hill School are allocated by Camden using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 1229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1164 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 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 →

Parliament Hill School: at or above its 1164 place limit

Parliament Hill School has a published admission number of 1164 places. 1229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1164 places. Camden allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.8% of pupils at Parliament Hill 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 →

Parliament Hill School: School Information

Full address
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
Local authority
Camden
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100050

Other Secondary Schools in London

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Parliament Hill 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: Parliament Hill School

What is the catchment area for Parliament Hill School?

The catchment area for Parliament Hill 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 siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Parliament Hill School oversubscribed?

Yes, Parliament Hill School currently has 1229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1164 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Parliament Hill School?

Admission to Parliament Hill School 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 Parliament Hill School cover?

Parliament Hill 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parliament Hill School?

Parliament Hill School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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