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St Ann's School Catchment Area

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

St Ann's School is a community special not applicable school in London, Ealing , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 124 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

124

Pupils

124

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

St Ann's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Ann's School?

The catchment area for St Ann's School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing 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 St Ann's School is set by Ealing and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 124 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 Ealing 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 Ann's School: at or above its 124 place limit

St Ann's School has a published admission number of 124 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 124 places. Ealing 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. 55.3% of pupils at St Ann's 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.

Ealing 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 Ealing school admissions →

St Ann's School: School Information

Full address
Springfield Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3JP
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
55.3% of pupils
DfE URN
101971

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If St Ann's School 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 St Ann's 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: St Ann's School

What is the catchment area for St Ann's School?

The catchment area for St Ann's School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Ann's School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Ann's School currently has 124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 124 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Ann's School?

Admission to St Ann's School is managed by Ealing. 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 St Ann's School cover?

St Ann's School is a not applicable school in London, Ealing, 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 Ann's School?

St Ann's School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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