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West Lodge School Catchment Area

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

West Lodge School is an other independent not applicable school in Bexley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 176 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

168

Pupils

176

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

West Lodge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Lodge School?

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

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bexley catchment area documents →

West Lodge School: 176 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

West Lodge School has a published admission number of 176 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 176, Bexley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bexley 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 Bexley school admissions →

West Lodge School: School Information

Full address
36 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DU
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
101481

Other Not applicable Schools in

If West Lodge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to West Lodge 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: West Lodge School

What is the catchment area for West Lodge School?

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

Is West Lodge School oversubscribed?

West Lodge School is operating close to its capacity of 176 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for West Lodge School?

Admission to West Lodge School is managed by Bexley. 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 West Lodge School cover?

West Lodge School is a not applicable school in Bexley, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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