Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
URN: 144755 • Manchester M14 6PL
Overview
- Name
- Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
- URN
- 144755
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Reynard (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01614992736
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lytham Road, Manchester M14 6PL
Summary
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central (MEA Central) is a mixed secondary free school located in Manchester, serving over 1,050 students with a capacity of 1,070. The school is committed to academic excellence and strong pastoral support, aiming to create informed citizens who are prepared for future challenges. MEA Central promotes high expectations and encourages students to develop a strong work ethic while fostering their intellectual passions.
The curriculum at MEA Central is designed to be challenging and knowledge-rich, preparing students for GCSE assessments and further education. The school places a strong emphasis on the values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow into socially responsible individuals.
Beyond academics, MEA Central offers extensive extra-curricular activities and a robust pastoral care system, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. The school actively engages with the community, promoting inclusivity and support for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
The curriculum at MEA Central is designed to be challenging and knowledge-rich, preparing students for GCSE assessments and further education. The school places a strong emphasis on the values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow into socially responsible individuals.
Beyond academics, MEA Central offers extensive extra-curricular activities and a robust pastoral care system, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. The school actively engages with the community, promoting inclusivity and support for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Useful links
- Homework overview (download)
- CPOMS (Staff) (other)
- GCSE POD (other)
- Year 11 Revision (other)
- MEA Central Online (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Apply for Free School Meals (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Office 365 Login (other)
- Pinterest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1070
- Pupils
- 1056
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 428
- FSM %
- 50.80
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1056 | 628 | 428 | 1070 | 50.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1049 | 631 | 418 | 1070 | 44.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1061 | 643 | 418 | 1070 | 41.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1061 | 643 | 418 | 1070 | 41.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 843 | 504 | 339 | 1050 | 39.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 635 | 381 | 254 | 1050 | 31.70 |
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