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Southwark Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Southwark Park Primary School is a community primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 397 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

397

Pupils

470

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Southwark Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Southwark Park Primary School?

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Southwark Park Primary School: 470 places, 84% filled: places available

Southwark Park Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 397 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 470 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. 49.9% of pupils at Southwark Park Primary 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.

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

Southwark Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
383 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 2JH
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100812

Other Primary Schools in London

If Southwark Park 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 Southwark Park 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: Southwark Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Southwark Park Primary School?

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

Is Southwark Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Southwark Park Primary School has a capacity of 470 places and currently has 397 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Southwark Park Primary School?

Admission to Southwark Park Primary School is managed by Southwark. 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 Southwark Park Primary School cover?

Southwark Park Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark, 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 Southwark Park Primary School?

Southwark Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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