Manchester Enterprise Academy Central

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 February 2022

Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part. Staff forge trusting and positive relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. They know that they can speak with staff if they have any worries. At social times, corridors and spaces are serene. Pupils are confident that any rare incidents of bullying will be dealt with swiftly and appropriately by staff. Pupils are supported well to be successful. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They are eager to live up to the high expectations that staff have of them. As such, pupils' behaviour during lessons is exemplary. They listen attentively and follow teachers' instructions diligently, assured that staff will help them with their learning when needed. Pupils are encouraged by staff to be active participants in opportunities beyond the classroom. They appreciate the many extra-curricular activities on offer, such as Japanese art, Mandarin, 'debate mate', basketball and 'raspberry-pi' club. Pupils are also keen to be involved in community projects and fundraising events.

What the school should improve

• Very occasionally, some staff do not use assessment systems effectively to check that pupils have learned and remembered the intended curriculum. This hampers these teachers in checking pupils' understanding of curriculum content and helping pupils to embed earlier learning. Leaders should ensure that these staff are supported to use assessment strategies that help pupils to know and remember more of the taught curriculum.
• Some pupils do not independently read widely and often. This prevents these pupils from developing further their reading fluency and comprehension skills. Leaders should ensure that staff promote a love of reading consistently well, so that pupils can further develop their reading confidence and enhance their understanding of more complex vocabulary.

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