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Manchester Enterprise Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Manchester Enterprise Academy
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- Manchester M22 9RH
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well and make good progress from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Their behaviour is good and they describe the school as 'a vibrant community that treats you as a family'.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and their teaching is improving strongly.
Current Educational Practices: Many teachers have improved performance through bespoke help and advice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching does not always maximise students鈥� progress; some teachers do not use student information effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are strongly involved and supportive, often echoing the school's efforts to keep students safe.
Communication: Parents report strong agreement on their children's safety and welfare.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school environment and their children's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns swiftly and ensure effective action against underachievement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership has significantly raised achievement and improved teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The academy鈥檚 work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All groups of students feel very safe and are knowledgeable about different forms of bullying.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many enrichment opportunities reflecting the academy's enterprise specialism.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students appreciate the diverse extracurricular activities available.
Career Counselling Services: The impact of advice and careers guidance is excellent in helping students make informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Provision in the sixth form is bespoke and inclusive, preparing students well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for students with special needs is improving and effective.
Subjects Offered: A wide variety of subjects are offered, with notable improvement in core subjects.
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Manchester Enterprise Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1247 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Manchester Enterprise Academy, The Altius Trust's flagship institution. Our Vision is a Fantastic Future for All and we focus relentlessly on the MEA Way, excellent manners, a willingness to try new experiences and a commitment to working really hard. We provide an amazing array of opportunities to our students with our outstanding SMSC (Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural) provision, our Fantastic Futures Curriculum and our Pastoral Pledges where we commit to providing students with new learning experiences. We opened the doors to our new and renovated, top-notch educational facility in September 2017 following an investment of $11.6 million made during the previous academic year. These new facilities will guarantee that we can keep providing our children with an excellent education. The Durie Building, a new academic addition to our campus, houses theatre, art, fashion, and dance studios in addition to brand-new science labs. In addition, there is a brand-new 1-meter multi-sport complex with renovated sports facilities and a full-size artificial rugby and football surface. We also have updated ICT, business, and modern foreign language classrooms, a new cafe and eating facilities, and an additional food technology area. We are eager to have you and your child visit MEA.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | 15.1 | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.93 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 41.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 10 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 15 | 32.66% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 4 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 8 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.92% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 5 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 12 | 33.84% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 7 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 10 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 34.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Manchester Enterprise Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1