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St Margaret's School Catchment Area

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

St Margaret's School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-16

Age range

163

Pupils

170

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

St Margaret's School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for St Margaret's School is the geographic zone Camden 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St Margaret's School is set by Camden and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Camden 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's School: 170 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

St Margaret's School has a published admission number of 170 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 170, Camden'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.

Camden 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 Camden school admissions →

St Margaret's School: School Information

Full address
18 Kidderpore Gardens, London, NW3 7SR
Local authority
Camden
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
100062

Other Not applicable Schools in London

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

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

The catchment area for St Margaret's School is the geographic zone Camden 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Margaret's School oversubscribed?

St Margaret's School is operating close to its capacity of 170 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's School?

Admission to St Margaret's School is managed by Camden. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Margaret's School cover?

St Margaret's School is a not applicable school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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