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Lansdowne School Catchment Area

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

Lansdowne School is a community special not applicable school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

170

Pupils

170

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Lansdowne School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lansdowne School?

The catchment area for Lansdowne School 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 Lansdowne School is set by Lambeth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 170 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Lambeth publishes the 2027 Lansdowne School numbers →

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.

Find Lambeth catchment area documents →

Lansdowne School: at or above its 170 place limit

Lansdowne School has a published admission number of 170 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 170 places. Lambeth 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. 74.6% of pupils at Lansdowne 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.

Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →

Lansdowne School: School Information

Full address
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
74.6% of pupils
DfE URN
100654

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne 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: Lansdowne School

What is the catchment area for Lansdowne School?

The catchment area for Lansdowne School 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 Lansdowne School oversubscribed?

Yes, Lansdowne School currently has 170 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lansdowne School?

Admission to Lansdowne School 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.

What age range does Lansdowne School cover?

Lansdowne School is a not applicable school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lansdowne School?

Lansdowne School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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