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St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

222

Pupils

235

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is managed by Brent 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: 94% 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 Brent 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 Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School: 235 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School has a published admission number of 235 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 235, Brent'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. 23.9% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brent.

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

Brent 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 Brent school admissions →

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Quainton Street, London, NW10 0BG
Local authority
Brent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146179

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Brent

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Brent. 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 Margaret Clitherow RC 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 Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 235 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School?

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Brent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School cover?

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School is a primary school in London, Brent, 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 Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School?

St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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