Childwall Sports & Science Academy vs Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,049 students
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,049 students
| Measure | Childwall Sports & Science Academy Liverpool, North West | Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 536 | #274 of 536 |
| National rank | #3785 of 4,090 | #2314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.4% | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48% | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 20.4 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.childwallssa.org | www.meacentral.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 15.6).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Childwall Sports & Science Academy better than Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Enterprise Academy Central ranks higher (43.2 vs 15.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Childwall Sports & Science Academy and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy: 1,049. Manchester Enterprise Academy Central: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Childwall Sports & Science Academy and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central rank in North West?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy is 478th of 536 and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is 274th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).