The American School in London Catchment Area
The American School in London is an other independent not applicable school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 1445 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-18
Age range
1,445
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
The American School in London Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The American School in London?
The catchment area for The American School in London is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The American School in London is set by Westminster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westminster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westminster catchment area documents →The American School in London: 1550 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
The American School in London has a published admission number of 1550 places. 1445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1550, Westminster'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.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →
The American School in London: School Information
- Full address
- 1 Waverley Place, London, NW8 0NP
- Local authority
- Westminster
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-18 years
- DfE URN
- 101168
Other Not applicable Schools in London
If The American School in London is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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St Paul's Cathedral School Catchment Area
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City of London School Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC4V 3AL
Heath School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW3 2NY
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW1 3EX
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Catchment Area
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The American School in London 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The American School in London
What is the catchment area for The American School in London? ▾
The catchment area for The American School in London is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The American School in London oversubscribed? ▾
The American School in London is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The American School in London? ▾
Admission to The American School in London is managed by Westminster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The American School in London cover? ▾
The American School in London is a not applicable school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.