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Manchester Enterprise Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Manchester Enterprise Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Wythenshawe, Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1186 pupils, and a capacity of 1270 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

1,186

Pupils

1,270

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Manchester Enterprise Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy?

The catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Manchester Enterprise Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Manchester catchment area documents →

Manchester Enterprise Academy: 1270 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Manchester Enterprise Academy has a published admission number of 1270 places. 1186 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1270, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.3% of pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wythenshawe.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Manchester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Manchester school admissions →

Manchester Enterprise Academy: School Information

Full address
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, M22 9RH
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
57.3% of pupils
DfE URN
135874

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Manchester Enterprise Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Manchester Enterprise Academy

What is the catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy?

The catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Manchester Enterprise Academy oversubscribed?

Manchester Enterprise Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1270 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Manchester Enterprise Academy?

Admission to Manchester Enterprise Academy is managed by Manchester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Manchester Enterprise Academy cover?

Manchester Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Wythenshawe, Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manchester Enterprise Academy?

Manchester Enterprise Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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