Albright Education Centre, based in Tipton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 18. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Albright Education Centre currently has around 10 pupils on roll, which is about 25% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 40% boys and 60% girls. Around 40.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10% , followed by african at 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | South Tipton Campus Site, Tipton, DY4 7NR |
| Website: | www.albrighteducationcentre.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215335806 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Hazelwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103887 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 40 |
| Number of Pupils: | 10 |
| Number of Boys: | 4 |
| Number of Girls: | 6 |
| White British | 60.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.00% | 1 |
| African | 10.00% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 10.00% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 10.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locarno Infant School Central Avenue , DY4 9RY | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 37 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 37 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.