The Albany is a not applicable school in Bury St. Edmunds, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Albany currently has around 0 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brooklands Close, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3JX |
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| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lucy Collins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
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| Unique reference: | 150266 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 5 |
| Number of Pupils: | 0 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 93 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Community Primary School Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic First School Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI CEVC School Grove Road , IP33 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Middle School Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School St Andrew's Street South , IP33 3PH | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 187 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany PRU Beard Road , IP32 6SA | - not rated | 187 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Chevington Close , IP33 3JZ | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.