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The Grey Coat Hospital Catchment Area

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

The Grey Coat Hospital is a academy converter secondary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1132 pupils, and a capacity of 1082 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,132

Pupils

1,082

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

The Grey Coat Hospital Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Grey Coat Hospital is managed by Westminster 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1132 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1082 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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The Grey Coat Hospital — School Information

Full address
Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138313

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If The Grey Coat Hospital is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Grey Coat Hospital

Is The Grey Coat Hospital oversubscribed?

Yes — The Grey Coat Hospital currently has 1132 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1082 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Grey Coat Hospital?

The Grey Coat Hospital uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westminster before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Grey Coat Hospital cover?

The Grey Coat Hospital is a secondary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Grey Coat Hospital?

The Grey Coat Hospital was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.