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St Paul's Academy Catchment Area

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

St Paul's Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1119 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,119

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Paul's Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Paul's Academy is managed by Greenwich 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: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Greenwich 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 Paul's Academy — School Information

Full address
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105135

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Paul's Academy

Is St Paul's Academy oversubscribed?

St Paul's Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Paul's Academy?

St Paul's Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Paul's Academy cover?

St Paul's Academy is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Paul's Academy?

St Paul's Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.