Avenue Centre for Education is a pupil referral unit in Luton for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 51 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 51
- Headteacher
- Mr Jeremy Dodd (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 January 2004
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Luton
- School reference (URN)
- 134525
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 Luton 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 Good, February 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (October 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2022).
Contact and getting there
Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.0 miles
- Chapel Street Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–4 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Hart Hill Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Luton: Autism (10) · Severe learning (10) · Speech and language (7) · Hearing (7) · Vision (7) · Physical (7) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (5) · Multi-sensory (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about Avenue Centre for Education
How do I get a place at Avenue Centre for Education?
Places at Avenue Centre for Education are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Luton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Avenue Centre for Education take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Avenue Centre for Education’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024 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 Avenue Centre for Education?
Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NJ, in Luton.
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