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St John's School Catchment Area

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

St John's School is an other independent not applicable school in Pinner, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-13, with 320 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-13

Age range

320

Pupils

350

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

St John's School Catchment Area Information

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

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

Entry to St John's School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hillingdon 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: 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 full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

St John's School: 350 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

St John's School has a published admission number of 350 places. 320 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 350, Hillingdon'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.

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

St John's School: School Information

Full address
Potter Street Hill, Pinner, HA5 3ZF
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-13 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
102457

Other Not applicable Schools in Pinner

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

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

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

Is St John's School oversubscribed?

St John's School is operating close to its capacity of 350 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's School?

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

What age range does St John's School cover?

St John's School is a not applicable school in Pinner, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 3-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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