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Benedict House Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Benedict House Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Sidcup, Bexley , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

213

Pupils

450

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Benedict House Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Benedict House Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Benedict House Preparatory School is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley 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 Benedict House Preparatory School is set by Bexley 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 Bexley 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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Benedict House Preparatory School: 450 places, 47% filled: places available

Benedict House Preparatory School has a published admission number of 450 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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.

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

Bexley 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 Bexley school admissions →

Benedict House Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
1-5 Victoria Road, Sidcup, DA15 7HD
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
101484

Other Not applicable Schools in Sidcup

If Benedict House Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sidcup are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Benedict House Preparatory 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: Benedict House Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Benedict House Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Benedict House Preparatory School is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Benedict House Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Benedict House Preparatory School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 213 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bexley.

What is the admissions policy for Benedict House Preparatory School?

Admission to Benedict House Preparatory School is managed by Bexley. 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 Benedict House Preparatory School cover?

Benedict House Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Sidcup, Bexley, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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