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Saracens High School Catchment Area

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

Saracens High School is a free s secondary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1132 pupils, and a capacity of 1130 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,132

Pupils

1,130

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Saracens High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saracens High School?

The catchment area for Saracens High School is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet 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 Saracens High School are allocated by Barnet 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: 1132 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1130 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 Saracens High School numbers →

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

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Saracens High School: at or above its 1130 place limit

Saracens High School has a published admission number of 1130 places. 1132 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1130 places. Barnet 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. 56.9% of pupils at Saracens High 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.

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Saracens High School: School Information

Full address
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
56.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145921

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Saracens High 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 Saracens High 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: Saracens High School

What is the catchment area for Saracens High School?

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

Is Saracens High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Saracens High School currently has 1132 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1130 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saracens High School?

Admission to Saracens High School is managed by Barnet. 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 Saracens High School cover?

Saracens High School is a secondary school in London, Barnet, 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 Saracens High School?

Saracens High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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