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St Benedict's School Catchment Area

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

St Benedict's School is an other independent not applicable school in Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 1135 pupils, and a capacity of 1255 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-18

Age range

1,135

Pupils

1,255

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

St Benedict's School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for St Benedict'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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to St Benedict's School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Ealing may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

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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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Ealing before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Benedict's School: 1255 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

St Benedict's School has a published admission number of 1255 places. 1135 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 1255, Ealing'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.

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 Benedict's School: School Information

Full address
54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
101947

Other Not applicable Schools in

If St Benedict's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Ealing

St Benedict's School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Ealing. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Benedict'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 Benedict's School

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

The catchment area for St Benedict'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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Benedict's School oversubscribed?

St Benedict's School is operating close to its capacity of 1255 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

St Benedict's School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Ealing publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Benedict's School cover?

St Benedict's School is a not applicable school in Ealing, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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