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Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Goodgraded 09/02/2022Ages 11–161,056 pupilsFaithNone
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. The school has around 1,056 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/02/2022, Manchester Enterprise Academy Central was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Manchester Enterprise Academy Central's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 09/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.1
England avg 45.1 · was 47.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry47%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake52.5%
Free school meals52.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language66.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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