Manchester Enterprise Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Simonsway Wythenshawe Greater Manchester M22 9RH |
| Phone | 01614992726 |
| Reference Number | 135874 |
Manchester Enterprise Academy is currently in a state that requires special measures due to significant challenges in providing an acceptable standard of education. The inspection highlighted urgent issues in leadership, curriculum delivery, and pupil achievement, indicating that the school leaders have not demonstrated the capacity for necessary improvements. Despite safeguarding standards being met, the overall performance has been considerably below national averages for several years, with persistent problems in pupil attendance and behaviour impacting learning outcomes negatively. While there are notable strengths in personal development opportunities and adequate support systems for some vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school struggles with effectively meeting the educational needs of all students. The mixed views among staff regarding levels of support indicate a need for greater cohesion and a more ambitious approach to curriculum and teaching practices to truly enhance student experiences and success rates.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 81 | 183 |
| 8 | 116 | 129 | 245 |
| 9 | 140 | 150 | 290 |
| 10 | 133 | 103 | 236 |
| 11 | 122 | 110 | 232 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.8% |
| African | 6.8% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Urgent improvement |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Urgent improvement |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- The school provides comprehensive personal development and wider opportunities beyond the curriculum.
- Pupils, including disadvantaged ones, are encouraged to participate in initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- There is effective pastoral support in place for students.
- Leaders engage with external organisations to support vulnerable pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- The school has been failing to provide an acceptable standard of education.
- The curriculum and teaching quality do not meet the needs of pupils effectively.
- Pupil attendance has been low and declining, with rising persistent absence.
- Behaviour management is ineffective, leading to unruly conduct from some pupils.
- There is a significant gap in achievement between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 39 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 31 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 32 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 34 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 32 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 24 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 28 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 53 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 15 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 53 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 34 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 53 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 27 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 28 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 49 | 4 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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