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Ivydale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ivydale Primary School is a community primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 466 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

466

Pupils

540

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ivydale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ivydale Primary School?

The catchment area for Ivydale 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 Ivydale 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 →

Ivydale Primary School: 540 places, 86% filled: places available

Ivydale Primary School has a published admission number of 540 places. 466 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 540 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. 19.5% 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 →

Ivydale Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ivydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 3BU
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
100796

Other Primary Schools in London

If Ivydale 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 Ivydale 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: Ivydale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ivydale Primary School?

The catchment area for Ivydale 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 Ivydale Primary School oversubscribed?

Ivydale Primary School has a capacity of 540 places and currently has 466 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Ivydale Primary School?

Admission to Ivydale 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 Ivydale Primary School cover?

Ivydale 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 Ivydale Primary School?

Ivydale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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