The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 23
- Capacity
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Catherine Donnelly
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mulberry House, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthenden Community School
Primary · 410m away
Southern Cross School
Academy · 903m away
Roundwood School
Special school · 906m away
St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Benchill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rack House Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Ambrose RC Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Watkin Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Watkin Centre was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Watkin Centre?
The Watkin Centre currently has 23 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Watkin Centre take?
The Watkin Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Watkin Centre?
The Watkin Centre is in Manchester, M23 9TT, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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