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St George's Catholic School Catchment Area

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

St George's Catholic School is an academy converter secondary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1153 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,153

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

St George's Catholic School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St George's Catholic School?

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

Admission to St George's Catholic School is managed by Westminster 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1153 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 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 Westminster 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 George's Catholic School: at or above its 1100 place limit

St George's Catholic School has a published admission number of 1100 places. 1153 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1100 places. Westminster 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. 34% of pupils at St George's Catholic School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Westminster.

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

Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →

St George's Catholic School: School Information

Full address
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34% of pupils
DfE URN
139369

Other Secondary Schools in London

If St George's Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Westminster

St George's Catholic School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Westminster. 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 George's Catholic 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 George's Catholic School

What is the catchment area for St George's Catholic School?

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

Is St George's Catholic School oversubscribed?

Yes, St George's Catholic School currently has 1153 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St George's Catholic School?

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

What age range does St George's Catholic School cover?

St George's Catholic School is a secondary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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