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The London Screen Academy Catchment Area

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

The London Screen Academy is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 863 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

Age range

863

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

The London Screen Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The London Screen Academy?

The catchment area for The London Screen Academy is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 London Screen Academy 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 London Screen Academy: 1000 places, 86% filled: places available

The London Screen Academy has a published admission number of 1000 places. 863 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1000 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 London Screen Academy: School Information

Full address
Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG
Local authority
Islington
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
146031

Other All through Schools in London

If The London Screen Academy is oversubscribed, these all through schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to The London Screen Academy 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 London Screen Academy

What is the catchment area for The London Screen Academy?

The catchment area for The London Screen Academy is the geographic zone Islington uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 London Screen Academy oversubscribed?

The London Screen Academy has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 863 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for The London Screen Academy?

Admission to The London Screen Academy 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 London Screen Academy cover?

The London Screen Academy is a all through school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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