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London Nautical, City of London Academy Catchment Area

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

London Nautical, City of London Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 545 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

545

Pupils

720

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

London Nautical, City of London Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for London Nautical, City of London Academy?

The catchment area for London Nautical, City of London Academy 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.

As an academy, London Nautical, City of London Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lambeth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

London Nautical, City of London Academy: 720 places, 76% filled: places available

London Nautical, City of London Academy has a published admission number of 720 places. 545 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 720 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. 49.3% of pupils at London Nautical, City of London Academy 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 →

London Nautical, City of London Academy: School Information

Full address
61 Stamford Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 9NA
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150889

Other Secondary Schools in London

If London Nautical, City of London Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to London Nautical, City of London Academy 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: London Nautical, City of London Academy

What is the catchment area for London Nautical, City of London Academy?

The catchment area for London Nautical, City of London Academy 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 London Nautical, City of London Academy oversubscribed?

London Nautical, City of London Academy has a capacity of 720 places and currently has 545 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.

What is the admissions policy for London Nautical, City of London Academy?

Admission to London Nautical, City of London Academy 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 London Nautical, City of London Academy cover?

London Nautical, City of London Academy 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 London Nautical, City of London Academy?

London Nautical, City of London Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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