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Herne Hill School Catchment Area

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

Herne Hill School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 430 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-7

Age range

287

Pupils

430

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Herne Hill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Herne Hill School?

The catchment area for Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill 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 →

Herne Hill School: 430 places, 67% filled: places available

Herne Hill School has a published admission number of 430 places. 287 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 430 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.

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 →

Herne Hill School: School Information

Full address
127 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9LY
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-7 years
DfE URN
100866

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill 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: Herne Hill School

What is the catchment area for Herne Hill School?

The catchment area for Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill School oversubscribed?

Herne Hill School has a capacity of 430 places and currently has 287 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Herne Hill School?

Admission to Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill School cover?

Herne Hill School is a not applicable school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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