The Albany is an alternative provision academy in Bury St.
- Ages 11–16
- Ofsted: Inadequate
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Ms Lucy Collins
- Part of
- Raedwald Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2023
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 150266
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 Suffolk 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
Special measures. Rated Inadequate, May 2023
Ofsted has placed this school in special measures.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in May 2023.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Brooklands Close, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3JX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.5 miles
- King Edward VI CEVC School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Suffolk: Autism (19) · Moderate learning (19) · Speech and language (17) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about The Albany
How do I get a place at The Albany?
Places at The Albany are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Albany take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Albany’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in May 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 Albany?
Brooklands Close, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3JX, in Suffolk.
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