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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Catchment Area

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

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is a voluntary aided special school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 1667 pupils, and a capacity of 1860 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-18

Age range

1,667

Pupils

1,860

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is a special school in London, Greenwich, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Greenwich allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Greenwich assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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For more information on how Greenwich assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School: 1860 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School has a published admission number of 1860 places. 1667 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1860, Greenwich'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. 44.4% of pupils at Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through 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.

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School: School Information

Full address
Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5PW
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100171

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Other Church of England Schools in Greenwich

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Greenwich. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through 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 Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School

What is the catchment area for Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is a special school in London, Greenwich, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Greenwich allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School oversubscribed?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is operating close to its capacity of 1860 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School cover?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School is a special school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School?

Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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