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St Monica's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Monica's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

197

Pupils

240

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Monica's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Monica's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Monica's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Monica's Catholic Primary School is managed by Hackney 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hackney catchment area documents →

St Monica's Catholic Primary School: 240 places, 82% filled: places available

St Monica's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.3% of pupils at St Monica's Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hackney.

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

Hackney 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 Hackney school admissions →

St Monica's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
43 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6QN
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
38.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150550

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Monica's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Hackney

St Monica's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Hackney. 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 Monica's Catholic 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 Monica's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Monica's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Monica's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Monica's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Monica's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 197 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for St Monica's Catholic Primary School?

St Monica's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hackney before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Monica's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Monica's Catholic Primary School?

St Monica's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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