Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Cherry Garden School Catchment Area

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

Cherry Garden School is a community special not applicable school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 94 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

94

Pupils

112

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Cherry Garden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cherry Garden School?

The catchment area for Cherry Garden School is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark 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 Cherry Garden School is set by Southwark 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 Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Cherry Garden School: 112 places, 84% filled: places available

Cherry Garden School has a published admission number of 112 places. 94 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 112 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. 57.4% of pupils at Cherry Garden School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

Cherry Garden School: School Information

Full address
41 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 5BB
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
57.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100881

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Cherry Garden School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cherry Garden 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: Cherry Garden School

What is the catchment area for Cherry Garden School?

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

Is Cherry Garden School oversubscribed?

Cherry Garden School has a capacity of 112 places and currently has 94 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Cherry Garden School?

Admission to Cherry Garden School is managed by Southwark. 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 Cherry Garden School cover?

Cherry Garden School is a not applicable school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cherry Garden School?

Cherry Garden School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.