Southwark contains some of the most sought-after schools in London, particularly around East Dulwich, Herne Hill, and Bermondsey. Catchment distances at top-rated schools can be extremely small — sometimes under 300 metres.
Enter your postcode and choose a Southwark school to instantly see your straight-line distance.
The Charter School North Dulwich and surrounding primaries in East Dulwich are particularly competitive. Being 200m further from these schools than a neighbour can make a significant difference.
Southwark Council uses straight-line distance for community schools. The borough's outstanding schools in East Dulwich are among the most oversubscribed in London.
Notable schools in Southwark include Very tight catchment areas near outstanding schools in East Dulwich, Herne Hill, and around the Charter School.
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Type the school name or postcode into the search box to find any Southwark school.
Add your home postcode. The tool instantly calculates your straight-line distance.
Check your distance against the last-distance-offered in Southwark Council's admissions data to gauge your chances.
Southwark has a high concentration of outstanding-rated schools in desirable residential areas like East Dulwich and Herne Hill, combined with high birth rates and strong demand from professional families. This drives catchment distances down year on year.
At the most popular schools in East Dulwich, effective catchment radii have been under 300 metres in recent years. Our tool helps you measure the straight-line distance from your home to understand your position.
Southwark Council uses straight-line measurement for community schools. Academy schools including the Charter School set their own admissions criteria — check each school's individual admissions policy.
Southwark Council publishes annual admissions booklets including last-distance-offered figures on the council website. The data is typically released in spring for the following September intake.
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