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Burntwood School Catchment Area

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

Burntwood School is an academy converter secondary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1472 pupils, and a capacity of 1965 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,472

Pupils

1,965

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Burntwood School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burntwood School?

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

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

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

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

Burntwood School: 1965 places, 75% filled: places available

Burntwood School has a published admission number of 1965 places. 1472 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1965 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. 26.8% of pupils at Burntwood School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wandsworth.

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

Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth school admissions →

Burntwood School: School Information

Full address
Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139842

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Burntwood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Burntwood 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: Burntwood School

What is the catchment area for Burntwood School?

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

Is Burntwood School oversubscribed?

Burntwood School has a capacity of 1965 places and currently has 1472 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.

What is the admissions policy for Burntwood School?

Admission to Burntwood School is managed by Wandsworth. 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 Burntwood School cover?

Burntwood School is a secondary school in London, Wandsworth, 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 Burntwood School?

Burntwood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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