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The Courtyard Islington Catchment Area

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

The Courtyard Islington is a free s special not applicable school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 68 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13-19

Age range

68

Pupils

72

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Courtyard Islington Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Courtyard Islington?

The catchment area for The Courtyard Islington is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington 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 Courtyard Islington is set by Islington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Islington catchment area documents →

The Courtyard Islington: 72 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

The Courtyard Islington has a published admission number of 72 places. 68 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 72, Islington'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. 48.3% of pupils at The Courtyard Islington are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Islington 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 Islington school admissions →

The Courtyard Islington: School Information

Full address
Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8LT
Local authority
Islington
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
48.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139418

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Courtyard Islington is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Courtyard Islington 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: The Courtyard Islington

What is the catchment area for The Courtyard Islington?

The catchment area for The Courtyard Islington is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Courtyard Islington oversubscribed?

The Courtyard Islington is operating close to its capacity of 72 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Courtyard Islington?

Admission to The Courtyard Islington is managed by Islington. 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 Courtyard Islington cover?

The Courtyard Islington is a not applicable school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Courtyard Islington?

The Courtyard Islington was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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