Manor School is a special academy in Brent, London, for children and young people aged 4 to 11. It supports speech and language, autism, moderate learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 4–11
- 218 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 218 (places for 196)
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Thompson (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Rise Partnership Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2017
- Free school meals
- 42.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Brent
- School reference (URN)
- 144053
Needs it supports
4 needs: speech and language, autism and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Brent (11)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Brent (3)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Brent (3)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Brent (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Brent council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2016; standards maintained (May 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, May 2025).
Contact and getting there
Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- The Avenue School Special school · Ages 4–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Queen's Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Brent: Autism (12) · Speech and language (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Physical (2)
Questions about Manor School
How do I get a place at Manor School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Manor School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Manor School support?
Speech, language and communication, autism, moderate learning difficulty and severe learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Manor School take?
Aged 4 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Manor School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Manor School?
Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT, in Brent.
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