The Watkin Centre

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Mulberry House
 Claverton Road
 Wythenshawe
 Manchester M23 9TT
Telephone: 0330 118 0974

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Independent Special School
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2024

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Donnelly (since May 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Natalie Ogden
Number of pupils: 23
Sex: Mixed (87% boys / 13% girls)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.3%
Local child deprivation rate: 18.2% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 37.3%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.6km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Manchester
Electoral Ward: Baguley
School Number: 3526034

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 10th December 2024
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
 
 

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