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Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Catchment Area

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

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 400 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

400

Pupils

390

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Walnut Tree Walk Primary School?

The catchment area for Walnut Tree Walk Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. 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 Walnut Tree Walk Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 400 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 390 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 Lambeth 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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Walnut Tree Walk Primary School: at or above its 390 place limit

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School has a published admission number of 390 places. 400 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 390 places. Lambeth allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.5% of pupils at Walnut Tree Walk Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lambeth.

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 →

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School: School Information

Full address
Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DS
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
100589

Other Primary Schools in London

If Walnut Tree Walk 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 Walnut Tree Walk 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: Walnut Tree Walk Primary School

What is the catchment area for Walnut Tree Walk Primary School?

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

Is Walnut Tree Walk Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Walnut Tree Walk Primary School currently has 400 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 390 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Walnut Tree Walk Primary School?

Admission to Walnut Tree Walk Primary 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 Walnut Tree Walk Primary School cover?

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, 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 Walnut Tree Walk Primary School?

Walnut Tree Walk Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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