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Oak Lodge School Catchment Area

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

Oak Lodge School is a community special not applicable school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 10-19, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10-19

Age range

91

Pupils

100

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Oak Lodge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oak Lodge School?

The catchment area for Oak Lodge School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth 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 Oak Lodge School is set by Wandsworth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

Oak Lodge School: 100 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Oak Lodge School has a published admission number of 100 places. 91 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 100, Wandsworth'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. 69.8% of pupils at Oak Lodge 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.

Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth school admissions →

Oak Lodge School: School Information

Full address
101 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London, SW12 8NA
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-19 years
Free school meals
69.8% of pupils
DfE URN
101094

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Oak Lodge 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 Oak Lodge 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: Oak Lodge School

What is the catchment area for Oak Lodge School?

The catchment area for Oak Lodge School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oak Lodge School oversubscribed?

Oak Lodge School is operating close to its capacity of 100 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oak Lodge School?

Admission to Oak Lodge School is managed by Wandsworth. 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 Oak Lodge School cover?

Oak Lodge School is a not applicable school in London, Wandsworth, serving pupils aged 10-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oak Lodge School?

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

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