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King's College London Catchment Area

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

King's College London is a higher education institutions not applicable school in London, Lambeth . Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

King's College London Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's College London?

The catchment area for King's College London is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. 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 King's College London 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.

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King's College London: School Information

Full address
James Clark Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Higher education institutions
Phase of education
Not applicable
DfE URN
133874

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If King's College London 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 King's College London 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: King's College London

What is the catchment area for King's College London?

The catchment area for King's College London is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's College London oversubscribed?

King's College London has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.

What is the admissions policy for King's College London?

Admission to King's College London 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.

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