Key Information
At MVLA we offer a range of academic and vocational courses
Our students study GCSEs in Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Citizenship and Statistics. We also additional subjects such as Art and Design, Physical Education and Humanities. Lessons are taught to small groups so that teachers can cater for an individual’s specific personal and academic needs.
All children will be taught in groups based on their ability, allowing them to receive the support that they require. As well as one to one and small group support, extra support will also be offered to EAL pupils by qualified teachers. Each child’s progress both from a pastoral and academic view will be carefully monitored with regular feedback to carers, schools and other relevant agencies. We pride ourselves in our positive relationships with partner schools, with many of our students successful returning to mainstream provision.
Alongside our main curriculum we also offer extra-curricular activities.
Monday – Art Club
Tuesday – Board Game and Maths Challenge
Wednesday – STEM Club
Thursday – Book Club
Friday – History Club
Ofsted Information
We are an Ofsted registered independent school. Our last full inspection by Ofsted took place in December 2019. We were judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas. Please click on the link to view a copy of the report. Ofsted Report December 2019
We had an additional inspection in November 2020 in order to enable us to move to a new building. The report for this can be found here Ofsted Report November 2020. The number of pupils that we can accept on roll was also increased as a result of this inspection. We are now registered for up to 45 students.
Many of our students return to their mainstream school to take their final GCSE examinations. A small number remain with us. If you would like detailed information about the school’s academic performance or examinations data, please contact the school and we will provide this for you. Please click here for a summary of the 2024 GCSE results for the small number of students that remained with us to complete their exams.
Please click here for our term dates.
Attendance
Good attendance is vitally important. If pupils do not attend at MVLA they will be unable to benefit from the support on offer to them.
If your child is going to be absent, please phone the school on 0161 2250567 to inform us of the reason. If you do not let us know we will contact you and if we are unable to get hold of you a home visit will be carried out either by ourselves or your child’s referring school.
Please click here to download a leaflet about attendance at MVLA.