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The Manor Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

The Manor Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 387 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

387

Pupils

450

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

The Manor Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Manor Preparatory School?

The catchment area for The Manor Preparatory School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The Manor Preparatory School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Manor Preparatory School: 450 places, 86% filled: places available

The Manor Preparatory School has a published admission number of 450 places. 387 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Manor Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Anglican/Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123308

Other Not applicable Schools in Abingdon

If The Manor Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Abingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Manor Preparatory 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: The Manor Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for The Manor Preparatory School?

The catchment area for The Manor Preparatory School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Manor Preparatory School oversubscribed?

The Manor Preparatory School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 387 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Manor Preparatory School?

The Manor Preparatory School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Manor Preparatory School cover?

The Manor Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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