R.Y.A.N Education Academy is an independent special school in Birmingham for children and young people aged 13 to 17.
- Ages 13–17
- 11 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 13 to 17
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 11 (places for 24)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Ryan-Harris
- Opened
- 17 May 2013
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 139706
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Birmingham council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formInsufficient evidence
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
C/O Concord Youth Centre, Claremont Road, Birmingham, B11 1LF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about R.Y.A.N Education Academy
How do I get a place at R.Y.A.N Education Academy?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult R.Y.A.N Education Academy. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does R.Y.A.N Education Academy take?
Aged 13 to 17, boys and girls.
What is R.Y.A.N Education Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is R.Y.A.N Education Academy?
C/O Concord Youth Centre, Claremont Road, Birmingham, B11 1LF, in Birmingham.
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