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Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6PL, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,056
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 48% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 44% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.8%
Asian Bangladeshi12.9%
White British12.1%
Other8.5%
Black African3.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.44617, -2.20391 · M14 6PL
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN144755
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.meacentral.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester Enterprise Academy Central rated by Ofsted?
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2022.
Is Manchester Enterprise Academy Central a good school?
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central in GCSEs?
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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