Cardinal Pole Catholic School, London

Secondary
Academy converter
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 1119

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~672m)Possible (~960m)Unlikely (~1.2km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Adam Hall
Pupils:980 / 1,140 capacity
LA:Hackney
Phone:02089855150
Address:205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG
Trust:LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2024

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:150604
UKPRN:10094510
Diocese:Archdiocese of Westminster
Constituency:Hackney South and Shoreditch
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

68.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

19.0

Avg class size

51

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Homerton Rail Station
347m · 6 min walk
Homerton Station (Entrance)
348m · 6 min walk
Hackney Central Station (Entrance)
557m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Ponsford Street (Stop A)
57m · 1 min walk
Homerton Terrace (Stop S)
109m · 2 min walk
Homerton High Street (Stop B)
115m · 2 min walk
Morning Lane / Retreat Place (Stop Y)
122m · 2 min walk
Fenn Street (Stop C)
149m · 2 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

86%

Available places

980 pupils

1,140 capacity

160 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Hackney

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

2,559

Applications

2,035

Got 1st preference

77.2%

Got preferred school

97.3%

Secondary admissions across Hackney (2025/26)

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.3664%

Overall absence

25.11628%

Persistent absence

860

Enrolments

Authorised4.41015%
Unauthorised3.95626%
Persistent (10%+)25.11628%
Severe (50%+)3.13953%

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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