SchoolScoresManchester Enterprise Academy Central
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M14 6PL
0161 499 2736 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 February 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Manchester comparisons use the 6 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 66% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 55% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 58% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 87% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 87% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 63% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 83% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 84% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 94% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 80% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 70% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
216 pupils in this year group.
44% — 3 points above the Manchester average, and 1 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.1 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
210 pupils in this year group.
91% — 2 points above the Manchester average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 20% | 15% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 35% | 30% | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 199 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 149 |
| Of those, offered a place | 149 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 438 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.0% | 49.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 68.8% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 15.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Manchester Grammar School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 74% A*/A at A level
- Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Levenshulme High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manchester High School for Girls 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 56% A*/A at A level
- Withington Girls' School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 75% A*/A at A level
- St Peter's RC High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dean Trust Ardwick 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cedar Mount Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Burnage Academy for Boys 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manchester Enterprise Academy Central's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 February 2022.
How did Manchester Enterprise Academy Central do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
90% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Manchester Enterprise Academy Central to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manchester Enterprise Academy Central oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 149 families put Manchester Enterprise Academy Central as their first choice for 199 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 149 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144755.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.