The iconic NLA building is a state-of-the-art learning environment where our 6^th Form students work in cutting-edge facilities in science, sports, engineering and the arts.

Our 6^th Form study centre is open throughout school holidays and after school with laptops and computers ensuring you have a comfortable and inspiring learning environment to keep on top of your Level 3 work.

• Dedicated 6^th Form laboratories, equipped to university standard to allow our students to undertake practical work, such as gel electrophoresis, outside and beyond the scope of school laboratories.
• Modern art studios and ceramics kiln rooms to enable our 6^th Form students to fully explore their creative potential.
• High spec technology rooms alongside music, radio, TV and recording studios for our digital-creative students.
• Specialist engineering centre with a motorcycle engineering workshop, Dynojet rolling road–one of only two in the North West- and a full range of engineering and design machinery, including 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC mills.
• Dance and drama studios with a theatre-quality auditorium with an audio-visual control suite.
• Well-equipped library, in addition to the 6^th Form study centre, giving students a choice of location for independent study and a quiet and focused place to work.
• Superb modern sports and leisure facilities for our 6^th Form students, including three full-size football pitches, a floodlit astroturf playing field, gym and fitness suite, indoor sports hall and multi-use games area.