How many pupils attend Preston Manor School?

Preston Manor School has 1,902 pupils on roll.

What ages does Preston Manor School take?

Preston Manor School admits pupils aged 4 to 19.

Where is Preston Manor School located?

Preston Manor School is located in Wembley, HA9 8NA, Brent.

How do I apply to Preston Manor School?

Preston Manor School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How far from Preston Manor School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Preston Manor School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.29 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Preston Manor School?

When Preston Manor School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) a looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister (including blood, half, step, adoptive or foster who live at the same home address) attending the school in the year in which the application is made and will continue to be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Medical/social/special educational needs — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to Preston Manor School because of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs, social needs or special educational needs. This criterion relates to the child’s medical, social and special needs and does not include any other member of the child’s family. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reasons Preston Manor School is the most suitable school and difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more students have equal priority under criteria 1-5, the criterion of proximity to the school will apply with those living nearest to the school (in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address to the school reception) being accorded the highest priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Preston Manor School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.7% of pupils at Preston Manor School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.29miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Preston Manor School, year by year →

How places are decided at Preston Manor School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) a looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister (including blood, half, step, adoptive or foster who live at the same home address) attending the school in the year in which the application is made and will continue to be on roll at the date of admission.
3Medical/social/special educational needs — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to Preston Manor School because of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs, social needs or special educational needs. This criterion relates to the child’s medical, social and special needs and does not include any other member of the child’s family. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reasons Preston Manor School is the most suitable school and difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
4Children of staff — Children of Preston Manor School staff, teaching and non-teaching, who have been employed for two or more years, or who will meet a skills shortage.
5Distance — Proximity to the school (for children who do not fall within criteria 1-5) distance will be measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address (including flats) to the school reception, (using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system), with those living nearest to the school being accorded the highest priority.

If two applications tie: If two or more students have equal priority under criteria 1-5, the criterion of proximity to the school will apply with those living nearest to the school (in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address to the school reception) being accorded the highest priority.

Document is a Brent Council booklet 'Applying for Reception and Junior School for September 2027' covering multiple Brent schools; entry for Preston Manor School (Reception, DfE number 3045410) extracted as published.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Preston Manor School: key facts

How many pupils attend Preston Manor School?: Preston Manor School has 1,902 pupils on roll.
What ages does Preston Manor School take?: Preston Manor School admits pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Preston Manor School located?: Preston Manor School is located in Wembley, HA9 8NA, Brent.
How do I apply to Preston Manor School?: Preston Manor School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from Preston Manor School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Preston Manor School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.29 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Preston Manor School?: When Preston Manor School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) a looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister (including blood, half, step, adoptive or foster who live at the same home address) attending the school in the year in which the application is made and will continue to be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Medical/social/special educational needs — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to Preston Manor School because of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs, social needs or special educational needs. This criterion relates to the child’s medical, social and special needs and does not include any other member of the child’s family. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reasons Preston Manor School is the most suitable school and difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more students have equal priority under criteria 1-5, the criterion of proximity to the school will apply with those living nearest to the school (in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address to the school reception) being accorded the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Preston Manor School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.7% of pupils at Preston Manor School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.29miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Preston Manor School, year by year →

How places are decided at Preston Manor School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) a looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister (including blood, half, step, adoptive or foster who live at the same home address) attending the school in the year in which the application is made and will continue to be on roll at the date of admission.
3Medical/social/special educational needs — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to Preston Manor School because of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs, social needs or special educational needs. This criterion relates to the child’s medical, social and special needs and does not include any other member of the child’s family. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reasons Preston Manor School is the most suitable school and difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
4Children of staff — Children of Preston Manor School staff, teaching and non-teaching, who have been employed for two or more years, or who will meet a skills shortage.
5Distance — Proximity to the school (for children who do not fall within criteria 1-5) distance will be measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address (including flats) to the school reception, (using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system), with those living nearest to the school being accorded the highest priority.

Preston Manor School: key facts

How many pupils attend Preston Manor School?: Preston Manor School has 1,902 pupils on roll.
What ages does Preston Manor School take?: Preston Manor School admits pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Preston Manor School located?: Preston Manor School is located in Wembley, HA9 8NA, Brent.
How do I apply to Preston Manor School?: Preston Manor School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from Preston Manor School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Preston Manor School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.29 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Preston Manor School?: When Preston Manor School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) a looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who have a brother or sister (including blood, half, step, adoptive or foster who live at the same home address) attending the school in the year in which the application is made and will continue to be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Medical/social/special educational needs — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to Preston Manor School because of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs, social needs or special educational needs. This criterion relates to the child’s medical, social and special needs and does not include any other member of the child’s family. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reasons Preston Manor School is the most suitable school and difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more students have equal priority under criteria 1-5, the criterion of proximity to the school will apply with those living nearest to the school (in a straight line from the front door of the child’s permanent address to the school reception) being accorded the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Preston Manor School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 19.7% of pupils at Preston Manor School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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