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Richard Cloudesley School Catchment Area

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

Richard Cloudesley School is a community special not applicable school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 104 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-19

Age range

98

Pupils

104

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Richard Cloudesley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Richard Cloudesley School?

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

The catchment area for Richard Cloudesley School is set by Islington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Islington catchment area documents →

Richard Cloudesley School: 104 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Richard Cloudesley School has a published admission number of 104 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 104, Islington's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.9% of pupils at Richard Cloudesley School 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.

Islington 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 Islington school admissions →

Richard Cloudesley School: School Information

Full address
Tudor Rose Building, 1 Prebend Street, London, N1 8RE
Local authority
Islington
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
45.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100467

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Richard Cloudesley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Richard Cloudesley 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: Richard Cloudesley School

What is the catchment area for Richard Cloudesley School?

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

Is Richard Cloudesley School oversubscribed?

Richard Cloudesley School is operating close to its capacity of 104 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Richard Cloudesley School?

Admission to Richard Cloudesley School is managed by Islington. 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 Richard Cloudesley School cover?

Richard Cloudesley School is a not applicable school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Richard Cloudesley School?

Richard Cloudesley School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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