Manor School, London
Manor School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, part of The Rise Partnership Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Manor School in detail
Manor School in its own words
In its own words: "Please navigate to one of the Our School pages on the right."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, dance, choir, coding, cooking and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Manor School are The Avenue School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (0.8 miles, Good); Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy (0.9 miles, Good); and Chelsea Community Hospital School (1.1 miles, Outstanding).
The Avenue SchoolThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolOrmiston Kensington Queensmill AcademyChelsea Community Hospital School
The trust
Manor School is one of 3 schools run by The Rise Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Manor School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (33%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (17%).
Almost every pupil at Manor School has an education, health and care plan (218 of 218 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Manor School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kensal Rise Station, about 230 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitmore Gardens, 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Manor School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Manor School creates a joyful, purposeful learning environment where every child is treated as an individual and encouraged to flourish. Staff take time to understand each pupil's needs and emotions, helping them develop independence and communication skills through a richly engaging curriculum. The school provides exceptional opportunities for pupils to discover and develop their talents through a wide range of clubs, visits, performances and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally rich and well-structured curriculum that develops confidence, independence and communication skills
- Highly collaborative approach involving teachers, support staff and therapy specialists working together to support each pupil's needs
- Excellent management of attendance with very high rates and strong support systems for families
- Outstanding behaviour and engagement with effective strategies to help pupils stay calm and focused
- Exceptional provision for pupils' broader development including school council, work experience in the café, and enriching visits and clubs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, theatre visits, gallery visits, museum visits, lunchtime clubs, sports, dance workshops, theatre workshops, animal experiences
Manor School has successfully maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. The school enables every pupil to flourish through a rich curriculum, strong staff collaboration, and a culture of treating pupils with dignity and respect.
At a Glance
42.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Autism, MLD +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 4% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Manor School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Manor School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Manor School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 83
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 71 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
218 pupils
196 places
22 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
218
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Manor School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
218
Total Pupils
167
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,171
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
27.8%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Manor School
What are SATs results like at Manor School?
Of the pupils at Manor School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Manor School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Manor School?
No fixed boundary. When Manor School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Manor School?
Manor School has around 218 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Manor School have specialist SEN provision?
Manor School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Manor School?
7.6% of sessions were missed at Manor School in 2024/25. 27.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Manor School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Manor School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Manor School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 71 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Manor School?
Manor School is at Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)