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St Olave's Prep School Catchment Area

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

St Olave's Prep School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

215

Pupils

220

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

St Olave's Prep School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Olave's Prep School?

The catchment area for St Olave's Prep School is the geographic zone Greenwich 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. Greenwich 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 St Olave's Prep School is set by Greenwich and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Olave's Prep School: 220 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

St Olave's Prep School has a published admission number of 220 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 220, Greenwich'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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →

St Olave's Prep School: School Information

Full address
106-110 Southwood Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3QS
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
100201

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If St Olave's Prep 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 St Olave's Prep 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: St Olave's Prep School

What is the catchment area for St Olave's Prep School?

The catchment area for St Olave's Prep School is the geographic zone Greenwich 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. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Olave's Prep School oversubscribed?

St Olave's Prep School is operating close to its capacity of 220 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Olave's Prep School?

Admission to St Olave's Prep School is managed by Greenwich. 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 St Olave's Prep School cover?

St Olave's Prep School is a not applicable school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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