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The Totteridge Academy Catchment Area

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

The Totteridge Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1003 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,003

Pupils

900

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Totteridge Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Totteridge Academy?

The catchment area for The Totteridge Academy is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Totteridge Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnet. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1003 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 The Totteridge Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Barnet before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

The Totteridge Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

The Totteridge Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 1003 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.2% of pupils at The Totteridge Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnet.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

The Totteridge Academy: School Information

Full address
Barnet Lane, Barnet, London, N20 8AZ
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
30.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144502

Other Secondary Schools in London

If The Totteridge Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Totteridge 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 Totteridge Academy

What is the catchment area for The Totteridge Academy?

The catchment area for The Totteridge Academy is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Totteridge Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, The Totteridge Academy currently has 1003 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Totteridge Academy?

Admission to The Totteridge Academy is managed by Barnet. 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 Totteridge Academy cover?

The Totteridge Academy is a secondary school in London, Barnet, 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 Totteridge Academy?

The Totteridge Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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