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Woodlane High School Catchment Area

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

Woodlane High School is a community special not applicable school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

106

Pupils

100

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Woodlane High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodlane High School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 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 Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Woodlane High School: at or above its 100 place limit

Woodlane High School has a published admission number of 100 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 100 places. Hammersmith and Fulham 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. 54.7% of pupils at Woodlane High 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.

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Woodlane High School: School Information

Full address
Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
54.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100379

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Woodlane High 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 Woodlane High 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: Woodlane High School

What is the catchment area for Woodlane High School?

The catchment area for Woodlane High School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodlane High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Woodlane High School currently has 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodlane High School?

Admission to Woodlane High School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Woodlane High School cover?

Woodlane High School is a not applicable school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodlane High School?

Woodlane High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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