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The Gower School Catchment Area

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

The Gower School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 246 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

0-11

Age range

246

Pupils

350

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

The Gower School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Gower School?

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

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 Gower School: 350 places, 70% filled: places available

The Gower School has a published admission number of 350 places. 246 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 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.

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 Gower School: School Information

Full address
10 Cynthia Street, Barnsbury, London, N1 9JF
Local authority
Islington
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-11 years
DfE URN
134782

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Gower School 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 Gower 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: The Gower School

What is the catchment area for The Gower School?

The catchment area for The Gower School 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 Gower School oversubscribed?

The Gower School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 246 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for The Gower School?

Admission to The Gower School 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 Gower School cover?

The Gower School is a not applicable school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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