Judith Kerr Primary School Catchment Area
Judith Kerr Primary School is a free s primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 407 pupils, and a capacity of 392 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
407
Pupils
392
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Judith Kerr Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Judith Kerr Primary School?
The catchment area for Judith Kerr 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 Judith Kerr 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.
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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 →Judith Kerr Primary School: at or above its 392 place limit
Judith Kerr Primary School has a published admission number of 392 places. 407 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 392 places. Southwark allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.9% 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 →
Judith Kerr Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- 62-68 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9JE
- Local authority
- Southwark
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 3.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139907
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Judith Kerr 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Judith Kerr Primary School
What is the catchment area for Judith Kerr Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Judith Kerr 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 Judith Kerr Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Judith Kerr Primary School currently has 407 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 392 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Judith Kerr Primary School? ▾
Admission to Judith Kerr 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 Judith Kerr Primary School cover? ▾
Judith Kerr 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 Judith Kerr Primary School? ▾
Judith Kerr Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.