The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is a pupil referral unit in Colchester, Essex, for children and young people aged 13 to 18.
- Ages 13–18
- 6 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 6 (places for 28)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Jim English (Head of Education)
- Opened
- 1 September 2003
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 134260
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2014; school remains Outstanding (November 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, November 2023).
Contact and getting there
St Aubyn Centre, Colchester, CO4 5HG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Philip Morant School and College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
By need in Essex: Autism (18) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Speech and language (9) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
How do I get a place at The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?
Places at The St Aubyn Centre Education Department are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The St Aubyn Centre Education Department take?
Aged 13 to 18, boys and girls.
What is The St Aubyn Centre Education Department’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?
St Aubyn Centre, Colchester, CO4 5HG, in Essex.
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