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St Michael's Catholic College Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Catholic College is an academy converter secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 961 pupils, and a capacity of 980 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

961

Pupils

980

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

St Michael's Catholic College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Catholic College?

The catchment area for St Michael's Catholic College is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Michael's Catholic College is managed by Southwark 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: 98% 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 Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

St Michael's Catholic College: 980 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

St Michael's Catholic College has a published admission number of 980 places. 961 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 980, Southwark'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. 34.2% of pupils at St Michael's Catholic College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southwark.

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

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

St Michael's Catholic College: School Information

Full address
Llewellyn Street, London, SE16 4UN
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150937

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If St Michael's Catholic College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to St Michael's Catholic College 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 Michael's Catholic College

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Catholic College?

The catchment area for St Michael's Catholic College is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Michael's Catholic College oversubscribed?

St Michael's Catholic College is operating close to its capacity of 980 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Catholic College?

St Michael's Catholic College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Southwark before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's Catholic College cover?

St Michael's Catholic College is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Catholic College?

St Michael's Catholic College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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