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Ilderton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ilderton Primary School is a community primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

175

Pupils

236

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Ilderton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ilderton Primary School?

The catchment area for Ilderton Primary School 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 Ilderton Primary 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 →

Ilderton Primary School: 236 places, 74% filled: places available

Ilderton Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 42.3% of pupils at Ilderton 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.

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 →

Ilderton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3LA
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100795

Other Primary Schools in London

If Ilderton 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 Ilderton 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: Ilderton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ilderton Primary School?

The catchment area for Ilderton Primary School 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 Ilderton Primary School oversubscribed?

Ilderton Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 175 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Ilderton Primary School?

Admission to Ilderton Primary 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 Ilderton Primary School cover?

Ilderton Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark, 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 Ilderton Primary School?

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

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