Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Catchment Area
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is a free s secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1056 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
1,056
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
The catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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.
Secondary school places at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are allocated by Manchester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 Central: at or above its 1050 place limit
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central has a published admission number of 1050 places. 1056 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1050 places. Manchester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.8% of pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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 Manchester.
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 Central: School Information
- Full address
- Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M14 6PL
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 50.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144755
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
What is the catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central? ▾
The catchment area for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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 Central oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Manchester Enterprise Academy Central currently has 1056 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central? ▾
Admission to Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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 Central cover? ▾
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is a secondary school in 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 Central? ▾
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.