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SIAL Catchment Area

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

SIAL is an other independent not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 2-14, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-14

Age range

89

Pupils

160

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

SIAL Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for SIAL?

The catchment area for SIAL is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea 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 SIAL is set by Kensington and Chelsea and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →

SIAL: 160 places, 56% filled: places available

SIAL has a published admission number of 160 places. 89 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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

Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

SIAL: School Information

Full address
154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-14 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
136747

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If SIAL 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 SIAL 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: SIAL

What is the catchment area for SIAL?

The catchment area for SIAL is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is SIAL oversubscribed?

SIAL has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 89 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for SIAL?

Admission to SIAL is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. 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 SIAL cover?

SIAL is a not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 2-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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