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Henry Fawcett Primary School Catchment Area

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

Henry Fawcett Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

360

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Henry Fawcett Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henry Fawcett Primary School?

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

Find Lambeth catchment area documents →

Henry Fawcett Primary School: 360 places, 63% filled: places available

Henry Fawcett Primary School has a published admission number of 360 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 61.2% of pupils at Henry Fawcett Primary 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.

Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →

Henry Fawcett Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bowling Green Street, London, SE11 5BZ
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
61.2% of pupils
DfE URN
131874

Other Primary Schools in London

If Henry Fawcett Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Henry Fawcett Primary 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: Henry Fawcett Primary School

What is the catchment area for Henry Fawcett Primary School?

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

Is Henry Fawcett Primary School oversubscribed?

Henry Fawcett Primary School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 226 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.

What is the admissions policy for Henry Fawcett Primary School?

Admission to Henry Fawcett Primary School is managed by Lambeth. 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 Henry Fawcett Primary School cover?

Henry Fawcett Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Henry Fawcett Primary School?

Henry Fawcett Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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