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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich Catchment Area

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

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a free s primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 357 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

357

Pupils

420

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 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 →

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich: 420 places, 85% filled: places available

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has a published admission number of 420 places. 357 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich: School Information

Full address
173 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HA
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140937

Other Primary Schools in London

If Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 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: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich oversubscribed?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 357 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

Admission to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 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 Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich cover?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a primary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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