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Waterside School Catchment Area

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

Waterside School is a community special not applicable school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 38 pupils, and a capacity of 48 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-11

Age range

38

Pupils

48

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Waterside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Waterside School?

The catchment area for Waterside 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 Waterside 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.

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.

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

Waterside School: 48 places, 79% filled: places available

Waterside School has a published admission number of 48 places. 38 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 48 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. 76.3% of pupils at Waterside 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.

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 →

Waterside School: School Information

Full address
Robert Street, London, SE18 7NB
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
76.3% of pupils
DfE URN
133401

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Waterside 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 Waterside 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: Waterside School

What is the catchment area for Waterside School?

The catchment area for Waterside 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 Waterside School oversubscribed?

Waterside School has a capacity of 48 places and currently has 38 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for Waterside School?

Admission to Waterside 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 Waterside School cover?

Waterside School is a not applicable school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Waterside School?

Waterside School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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