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The Watkin Centre

Other independent special school · Manchester · M23 9TT

Ages 11–16 · 47 pupils · Manchester

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill43%

47 pupils · 110 places

Pupils on roll
47
Boys / girls
39 / 8
School capacity
110
Capacity fill
47 / 110 (43%)
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Donnelly

Location

Address
Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Wythenshawe
Postcode
M23 9TT
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Manchester
District
Manchester
Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 11–16, in Manchester, Manchester, 47 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M23
14
Open schools in Manchester LA
220

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ManchesterNear M23

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Donnelly
Telephone
03301180974
Website
https://www.firststepstogether.uk/

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