Vanguard School Catchment Area
Vanguard School is a free s special not applicable school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 78 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-19
Age range
63
Pupils
78
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Vanguard School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Vanguard School?
The catchment area for Vanguard School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth 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 Vanguard School is set by Lambeth 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 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 →Vanguard School: 78 places, 81% filled: places available
Vanguard School has a published admission number of 78 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 78 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. 51.8% of pupils at Vanguard 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.
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 →
Vanguard School: School Information
- Full address
- Lollard Street, Kennington, London, SE11 6QH
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 51.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142928
Other Not applicable Schools in London
If Vanguard School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
City of London School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC2Y 8BB
St Paul's Cathedral School Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC4M 9AD
City of London School Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC4V 3AL
Heath School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW3 2NY
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW1 3EX
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Catchment Area
Foundation special school · WC1N 3JH
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Vanguard 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Vanguard School
What is the catchment area for Vanguard School? ▾
The catchment area for Vanguard School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Vanguard School oversubscribed? ▾
Vanguard School has a capacity of 78 places and currently has 63 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.
What is the admissions policy for Vanguard School? ▾
Admission to Vanguard 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 Vanguard School cover? ▾
Vanguard School is a not applicable school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Vanguard School? ▾
Vanguard School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.