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St Aloysius' College Catchment Area

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

St Aloysius' College is an academy converter secondary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 11-19, and a capacity of 1150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,150

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Aloysius' College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Aloysius' College?

The catchment area for St Aloysius' College is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Aloysius' College is managed by Islington 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.

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.

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St Aloysius' College: School Information

Full address
Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London, N6 5LY
Local authority
Islington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
151990

Other Secondary Schools in London

If St Aloysius' College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Islington

St Aloysius' College shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Islington. 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 St Aloysius' College 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: St Aloysius' College

What is the catchment area for St Aloysius' College?

The catchment area for St Aloysius' College is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Aloysius' College oversubscribed?

St Aloysius' College has a capacity of 1150 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for St Aloysius' College?

St Aloysius' College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Islington before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Aloysius' College cover?

St Aloysius' College is a secondary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Aloysius' College?

St Aloysius' College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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