The Manchester Grammar School vs Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Manchester Grammar School
Manchester
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Manchester
Overview
Phase
All-through
Secondary
Type
Other independent school
Free schools
Age Range
7–18
11–16
Gender
Boys
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Selective
-
Local Authority
Manchester
Manchester
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1642
1049
Capacity
1750
1050
Occupancy
94%
100%
FSM %
-
52.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Outstanding
Last Inspected
-
Jul 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
18.5
47.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
48.5%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
A
-
Points Per Entry
50.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
A
-
AAB+ %
69%
-
Value Added
Well above average
-
A-Level Students
211
-
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (264)
Mathematics (242)
Chemistry (200)
Chemistry (136)
Economics (128)
Economics (122)
Physics (114)
Biology (112)