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Bower Lodge School Catchment Area

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

Bower Lodge School is an other independent special not applicable school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 13 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-11

Age range

13

Pupils

40

Capacity

33%

Fill rate

Bower Lodge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bower Lodge School?

The catchment area for Bower Lodge School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Bower Lodge School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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Bower Lodge School: 40 places, 33% filled: places available

Bower Lodge School has a published admission number of 40 places. 13 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 33%. At 33% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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.

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Bower Lodge School: School Information

Full address
Main Road, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
DfE URN
150911

Other Not applicable Schools in Southampton

If Bower Lodge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bower Lodge 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: Bower Lodge School

What is the catchment area for Bower Lodge School?

The catchment area for Bower Lodge School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bower Lodge School oversubscribed?

Bower Lodge School has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 13 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bower Lodge School?

Admission to Bower Lodge School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Bower Lodge School cover?

Bower Lodge School is a not applicable school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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