Longsight Community Primary vs Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longsight Community Primary
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,049 students
| Measure | Longsight Community Primary Manchester, North West | Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1893 of 2,286 | #274 of 536 |
| National rank | #13904 of 15,697 | #2314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 53.2% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longsightcp.com | www.meacentral.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 20.5).
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 205.
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 Longsight Community Primary better than Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Enterprise Academy Central ranks higher (43.2 vs 20.5 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 Longsight Community Primary and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longsight Community Primary: 205. Manchester Enterprise Academy Central: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longsight Community Primary and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central rank in North West?
Longsight Community Primary is 1893rd of 2,286 and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is 274th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).