How many pupils attend Lyndhurst Primary School?

Lyndhurst Primary School has 495 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lyndhurst Primary School take?

Lyndhurst Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Lyndhurst Primary School located?

Lyndhurst Primary School is located in London, SE5 8SN, Southwark.

How do I apply to Lyndhurst Primary School?

Lyndhurst Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Lyndhurst Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Lyndhurst Primary School for 2021-22 (Reception) was 0.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Lyndhurst Primary School?

When Lyndhurst Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry; 3. Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the admission authority that these can best be addressed at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lyndhurst Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.4% of pupils at Lyndhurst Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.36miles

was the furthest place offered for 2021-22 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lyndhurst Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Lyndhurst Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry
3Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the admission authority that these can best be addressed at the school
4Nursery children — Children on roll at Lyndhurst Primary School nursery (3 and 4 year olds) limited to 10% of the published admission number (PAN)
5Staff children — Children of permanent staff employed at the school
6Proximity — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate

Document states this is a summary; contact the school for full criteria. EHCP/statement priority is noted in text but not numbered as a criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lyndhurst Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Lyndhurst Primary School?: Lyndhurst Primary School has 495 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lyndhurst Primary School take?: Lyndhurst Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Lyndhurst Primary School located?: Lyndhurst Primary School is located in London, SE5 8SN, Southwark.
How do I apply to Lyndhurst Primary School?: Lyndhurst Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Lyndhurst Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lyndhurst Primary School for 2021-22 (Reception) was 0.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Lyndhurst Primary School?: When Lyndhurst Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry; 3. Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the admission authority that these can best be addressed at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lyndhurst Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.4% of pupils at Lyndhurst Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.36miles

was the furthest place offered for 2021-22 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Lyndhurst Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Lyndhurst Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry
3Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the admission authority that these can best be addressed at the school
4Nursery children — Children on roll at Lyndhurst Primary School nursery (3 and 4 year olds) limited to 10% of the published admission number (PAN)
5Staff children — Children of permanent staff employed at the school
6Proximity — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate

Document states this is a summary; contact the school for full criteria. EHCP/statement priority is noted in text but not numbered as a criterion.

Lyndhurst Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Lyndhurst Primary School?: Lyndhurst Primary School has 495 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lyndhurst Primary School take?: Lyndhurst Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Lyndhurst Primary School located?: Lyndhurst Primary School is located in London, SE5 8SN, Southwark.
How do I apply to Lyndhurst Primary School?: Lyndhurst Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Lyndhurst Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Lyndhurst Primary School for 2021-22 (Reception) was 0.36 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Lyndhurst Primary School?: When Lyndhurst Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry; 3. Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the admission authority that these can best be addressed at the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lyndhurst Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.4% of pupils at Lyndhurst Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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