The Watkin Centre is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character.
The Watkin Centre currently has around 23 pupils on roll, which is about 21% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 87% boys and 13% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mulberry House, Manchester, M23 9TT |
| Website: | https://www.firststepstogether.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 03301180974 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Catherine Donnelly |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 150525 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 23 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | - not rated | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Manchester High School Woodhouse Lane , M22 9TH | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watkin Centre Mulberry House , Claverton Road M23 9TT | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 989 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.