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St Mary Magdalene Academy Catchment Area

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

St Mary Magdalene Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 1554 pupils, and a capacity of 1360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–19

Age range

1,554

Pupils

1,360

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

St Mary Magdalene Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary Magdalene Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Islington assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 1554 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Islington assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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St Mary Magdalene Academy — School Information

Full address
Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG
Local authority
Islington
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.3% of pupils
DfE URN
134314

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary Magdalene Academy

Is St Mary Magdalene Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Mary Magdalene Academy currently has 1554 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary Magdalene Academy?

St Mary Magdalene Academy 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 Mary Magdalene Academy cover?

St Mary Magdalene Academy is a special school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary Magdalene Academy?

St Mary Magdalene Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.