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Lilian Baylis Technology School Catchment Area

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

Lilian Baylis Technology School is a community secondary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 836 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

836

Pupils

900

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Lilian Baylis Technology School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lilian Baylis Technology School?

The catchment area for Lilian Baylis Technology School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

Secondary school places at Lilian Baylis Technology School are allocated by Lambeth using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Lilian Baylis Technology School: 900 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Lilian Baylis Technology School has a published admission number of 900 places. 836 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 900, Lambeth's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52.5% of pupils at Lilian Baylis Technology 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 →

Lilian Baylis Technology School: School Information

Full address
323 Kennington Lane, Kennington, London, SE11 5QY
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
52.5% of pupils
DfE URN
100625

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Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Lilian Baylis Technology 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: Lilian Baylis Technology School

What is the catchment area for Lilian Baylis Technology School?

The catchment area for Lilian Baylis Technology School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Lilian Baylis Technology School oversubscribed?

Lilian Baylis Technology School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lilian Baylis Technology School?

Admission to Lilian Baylis Technology 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 Lilian Baylis Technology School cover?

Lilian Baylis Technology School is a secondary 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 Lilian Baylis Technology School?

Lilian Baylis Technology School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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