Manchester Enterprise Academy
93%
Capacity
1,186
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Manchester Enterprise Academy
Manchester Enterprise Academy is a popular choice for local families, with 293 applications for 232 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.26. Of those, 140 families put it as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. The school does not publish a parent view survey, so direct feedback from families isn't available, but the consistent demand suggests it holds a strong reputation in the community. Headteacher Kyra Jones leads this large 11-16 mixed secondary, which has capacity for 1,270 pupils and currently enrols 1,186. Over half of students (57.3%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's role in a diverse and economically varied catchment area.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management and the sixth form provision both judged Good. This was an ungraded inspection that confirmed the school remains Good, following a graded Good rating in 2015. However, the 2023/24 Progress 8 score of -0.69 places the school well below average nationally, ranking 29th out of 31 secondary schools in Manchester. This is a significant gap from the local authority average Progress 8 of 0.18. Attainment 8 sits at 38.1, and 55.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 27.8% reached grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 3.25, with 21.4% of pupils entering the EBacc and 13.2% achieving it at grade 5 or above. Progress in English (-0.47) is notably stronger than in maths (-0.93), and open subjects (-0.45) fare better than EBacc subjects (-1.0).
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, art studios, music rooms, and an ICT suite, plus a chapel. Sports provision includes football, netball, cross country, rounders, gymnastics, and martial arts, while clubs cover science, art, eco, orchestra, and coding. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. With no sixth form, pupils move on elsewhere after Year 11. This school will suit families who value a large, inclusive community with strong pastoral and SEND support, but who are aware that academic outcomes are below the local average and that the school is working to improve progress, particularly in maths and EBacc subjects.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9RH |
| Headteacher | Kyra Jones |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 1,186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,186 / 1,270 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.69)
2836th of 3,141
Nationally
379th of 445
In North West
29th of 31
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 207 pupils).
- FE college58%
- Sixth form college14%
- Not sustained13%
- Employment8%
- Apprenticeship2%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
85% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2356%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 9 pupils).
- University (HE)56%
- Employment22%
- Apprenticeship11%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed232
293
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
140 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:05
Breakfast club
07:40-08:20
Source: manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British65.8%
- Asian10.0%
- Mixed8.2%
- White (other)4.4%
- Black1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester Enterprise Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Simonsway, Wythenshawe
Manchester, M22 9RH
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