The Watkin Centre
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Manchester
The Watkin Centre is an independent special school in Manchester for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9TT
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- Independent
- Council
- Manchester
- Pupils on roll
- 47 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “For many, starting at this school provides a positive reintegration into education.”
- “They develop warm and supportive relationships with staff.”
- “This helps them to feel happy and safe.”
To improve
- “At times, some pupils find this difficult.”
- “Although the school is ambitious for pupils to do well, not all pupils achieve as well as they should.”
- “This is because the school’s curriculum is not taught consistently well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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