St Mary Magdalene Academy Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Find Islington catchment area documents →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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If St Mary Magdalene Academy is oversubscribed, these special schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Ark King Solomon Academy Catchment Area
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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.