The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,186
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 57.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kyra Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaveley Hey Community School
Primary · 662m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 710m away
Newall Green Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 992m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newall Green High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ringway Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manchester Enterprise Academy a selective school?
No. Manchester Enterprise Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manchester Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Enterprise Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Enterprise Academy?
Manchester Enterprise Academy currently has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Enterprise Academy take?
Manchester Enterprise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manchester Enterprise Academy?
Manchester Enterprise Academy is in Wythenshawe, M22 9RH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Enterprise Academy have a sixth form?
No, Manchester Enterprise Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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