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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Catchment Area

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

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a academy converter secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 809 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

809

Pupils

900

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is managed by Bexley 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bexley 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 Columba's Catholic Boys' School — School Information

Full address
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138650

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If St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bexleyheath are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School oversubscribed?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is operating close to its capacity of 900 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 Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bexley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School cover?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.