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Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Catchment Area

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

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is an academy converter secondary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1106 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,106

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?

The catchment area for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is managed by Wandsworth 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: 1106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 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 Wandsworth 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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Saint Cecilia's Church of England School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School has a published admission number of 1000 places. 1106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Wandsworth 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. 28.7% of pupils at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wandsworth.

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

Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth school admissions →

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School: School Information

Full address
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141808

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If Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wandsworth

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wandsworth. 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 Saint Cecilia's Church of England 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: Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

What is the catchment area for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?

The catchment area for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint Cecilia's Church of England School oversubscribed?

Yes, Saint Cecilia's Church of England School currently has 1106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Cecilia's Church of England School cover?

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is a secondary school in London, Wandsworth, 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 Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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