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The Villa Catchment Area

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

The Villa is an other independent not applicable school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-7

Age range

197

Pupils

175

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

The Villa Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Villa?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 175 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

The Villa: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

The Villa has a published admission number of 175 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Southwark allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

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 →

The Villa: School Information

Full address
54 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AH
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-7 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
134142

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Villa 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 The Villa 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: The Villa

What is the catchment area for The Villa?

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

Is The Villa oversubscribed?

Yes, The Villa currently has 197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 175 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Villa?

Admission to The Villa 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 The Villa cover?

The Villa is a not applicable school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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