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St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 259 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

235

Pupils

259

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 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.

Find Islington catchment area documents →

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School: 259 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 259 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 259, Islington'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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 71.1% of pupils at St John Evangelist Catholic Primary 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.

Islington 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 Islington school admissions →

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Duncan Street, Islington High Street, London, N1 8BL
Local authority
Islington
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
71.1% of pupils
DfE URN
100438

Other Primary Schools in London

If St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Islington

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 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 primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John Evangelist Catholic Primary 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 259 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School cover?

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School?

St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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