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The Pears Family School Catchment Area

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

The Pears Family School is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 5-14, with 1 pupils, and a capacity of 48 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-14

Age range

1

Pupils

48

Capacity

2%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

The Pears Family School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Pears Family School?

The catchment area for The Pears Family 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 Pears Family 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 Pears Family School: 48 places, 2% filled: places available

The Pears Family School has a published admission number of 48 places. 1 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 2%. At 2% full, the school currently has headroom below its 48 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 Pears Family School: School Information

Full address
4-8 Rodney Street, London, N1 9JH
Local authority
Islington
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-14 years
DfE URN
141130

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Pears Family 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 Pears Family 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 Pears Family School

What is the catchment area for The Pears Family School?

The catchment area for The Pears Family 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 Pears Family School oversubscribed?

The Pears Family School has a capacity of 48 places and currently has 1 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for The Pears Family School?

Admission to The Pears Family 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 Pears Family School cover?

The Pears Family School is a not applicable school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 5-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Pears Family School?

The Pears Family School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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