Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is a mainstream secondary school in Manchester for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 253 of its 1,049 pupils (24.1%) were getting SEN support and 62 (5.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,049 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Manchester.
24.1% get SEN support
253 of 1,049 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.9% have an EHC plan
62 of 1,049 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health144
- Moderate learning difficulty88
- Speech, language and communication29
- Autism21
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia18
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,049 (places for 1,050)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emily Reynard
- Part of
- Prospere Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 52.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Manchester
- School reference (URN)
- 144755
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Manchester council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M14 6PL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Alma Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Rodney House School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Grange School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Birchfields Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.5%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.0 miles
- Cringle Brook Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 4.3%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.4 miles
- St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 5.9%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Manchester SEND schools in Manchester
Questions about Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
How many pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 253 of the 1,049 pupils (24.1%) were getting SEN support and 62 (5.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (144 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (88 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (29 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
Through Manchester council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
You can ask for Manchester Enterprise Academy Central to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Manchester Enterprise Academy Central have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Alma Park Primary School, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M14 6PL, in Manchester.
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