MEA Central is a mixed secondary school of over 1050 scholars in South Manchester, defined by their mission, ‘A fantastic future for all.' MEA Central work tirelessly to remove any barriers that might prevent young people from achieving their potential and living successful, happy lives.

The culture combines high expectations, warmth and encouragement with a focus on excellent academic outcomes to create informed citizens who will go out into the world and do what is right. The school values of Citizenship, Achievement and Participation and belief in the power of language and the importance of the spoken word will develop confident young adults with a strong sense of social responsibility.

MEA Central deliver a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students not only for the GCSE assessment regime but also further education and life beyond. 

There are high expectations for students in terms of commitment and work ethic, but the school also seek to ignite intellectual passions and curiosities so that students become autonomous, fulfilled learners.

There is so much more to MEA Central than what happens inside the classroom, however! Scholars benefit from a level of pastoral care and attention second to none, and the co-curriculum, which includes an extensive extra-curricular programme, ensures every child can gain valuable cultural capital and experience success in areas such as sport, music, drama and community activities.