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Rosendale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rosendale Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

622

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Rosendale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rosendale Primary School?

The catchment area for Rosendale Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, Rosendale Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 →

Rosendale Primary School: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Rosendale Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 622 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, 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. 21.1% of pupils at Rosendale Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lambeth.

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 →

Rosendale Primary School: School Information

Full address
Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LR
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
21.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144308

Other Primary Schools in London

If Rosendale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rosendale Primary 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: Rosendale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Rosendale Primary School?

The catchment area for Rosendale Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Rosendale Primary School oversubscribed?

Rosendale Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rosendale Primary School?

Admission to Rosendale Primary 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 Rosendale Primary School cover?

Rosendale Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rosendale Primary School?

Rosendale Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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