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Manor School Catchment Area

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

Manor School is an academy special converter not applicable school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

204

Pupils

196

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Manor School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manor School?

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

As an academy, Manor School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Brent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 204 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 196 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 Brent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brent catchment area documents →

Manor School: at or above its 196 place limit

Manor School has a published admission number of 196 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 196 places. Brent 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. 41.2% of pupils at Manor 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.

Brent 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 Brent school admissions →

Manor School: School Information

Full address
Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT
Local authority
Brent
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
41.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144053

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Manor 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 Manor 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: Manor School

What is the catchment area for Manor School?

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

Is Manor School oversubscribed?

Yes, Manor School currently has 204 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 196 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Manor School?

Admission to Manor School is managed by Brent. 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 Manor School cover?

Manor School is a not applicable school in London, Brent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manor School?

Manor School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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