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Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
19 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2EQ
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, Manchester, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is built for temporary re-engagement: pupils aged 11-16 attend while remaining dual-registered with a mainstream setting. The mixed day provision has capacity for 45 pupils, with 29 on roll in November 2024, and no boarding. Its purpose is defined by the bridge back into education rather than by a conventional long-term year-group structure.
Learning centres on essential knowledge and vocabulary, with plans and assessment used to address gaps. English, mathematics and history receive close attention, and pupils with SEND can access the same curriculum. Reading has extra lessons and books, giving literacy a deliberate place in the route back to learning.
Re-engagement, relationships and confidence shape the daily experience. Calm classrooms, staff who know pupils as individuals and support for those managing emotions sit alongside museum, theatre and local-park visits. Pupils have also raised money for charity by making and selling bracelets, while careers education introduces local college courses.
The temporary dual-registration arrangement remains central because pupils attend MVLA alongside their mainstream connection. In November 2024, education, behaviour, personal development and leadership were Good, and the independent-school standards were met.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 0.3 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2022/23 KS4 measures compared with Manchester and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 0.30
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Manchester and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Linda Guest
- Pupil roll
- 35 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 19 Albert Road, Manchester
- Postcode
- M19 2EQ
- Area
- Manchester
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Linda Guest
School contact
- School phone
- 01612250567
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01612250567
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 0.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 26 November 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-11-26. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy handle admissions?
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.