Manchester Enterprise Academy
Wythenshawe, M22 9RH · Manchester · secondary school
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31st of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.4/10 against 187 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.7 · 5 | 30% | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.69 · 9 | 25% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.0 · 3 | 10% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manchester Enterprise Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.69, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,145 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework influence your current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Manchester Enterprise Academy
Overview
The report states that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are "not demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement." While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is provided to an expected standard, significant weaknesses in curriculum, teaching, attendance, and behaviour result in poor pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about social issues, risks, and democracy through a "comprehensive" careers programme.
- Effective pastoral support is provided, including specialist staff for pupils facing barriers and high staffing levels for mental health support.
- Disadvantaged pupils participate well in schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, developing "confidence and resilience."
- Recent improvements in transition strategies and staff workload support are noted positively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must take "rapid action" to improve the quality of curriculum and teaching, ensuring teachers have the expertise to deliver it effectively.
- Attendance strategies must be "fully embedded" to address low and declining attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Staff must uphold the behaviour policy "consistently and robustly" to tackle poor behaviour and bullying that hinders learning.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.1 |
| 2024/25 | 37.5 |
| 2025/26 | 33.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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