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Vanguard School Catchment Area

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

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.

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.

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.

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