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Manor Lodge School Catchment Area

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

Manor Lodge School is a other independent not applicable school in Shenley, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 463 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

463

Pupils

480

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Manor Lodge School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Manor Lodge School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hertfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Manor Lodge School — School Information

Full address
Rectory Lane, Ridge Hill, Shenley, WD7 9BG
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–11 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
117658

Frequently Asked Questions — Manor Lodge School

Is Manor Lodge School oversubscribed?

Manor Lodge School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Lodge School?

Manor Lodge School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hertfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Manor Lodge School cover?

Manor Lodge School is a not applicable school in Shenley, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.