Avenue Centre for Education
URN: 134525 • Luton LU1 3NJ
Overview
- Name
- Avenue Centre for Education
- URN
- 134525
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeremy Dodd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582359370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cutenhoe Road, Luton LU1 3NJ
Summary
Avenue Centre for Education (ACE) is a Pupil Referral Unit located in Luton, dedicated to supporting secondary-age students who may be at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 77 pupils, ACE focuses on providing a personalised and inclusive learning environment that aims to help students rebuild their educational pathways. The school is committed to facilitating successful transitions back to mainstream schools or onto further education, training, or employment.
The curriculum at ACE is designed to maximise student engagement and progress, incorporating core academic skills alongside life and work skills. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with families, partner schools, and external professionals to create tailored educational contracts that meet the individual needs of each student.
ACE also offers a variety of support services, including career guidance and vocational training, ensuring that students receive comprehensive assistance as they navigate their educational journeys. The school actively welcomes new referrals from Luton schools, reinforcing its role as a vital resource within the local community.
The curriculum at ACE is designed to maximise student engagement and progress, incorporating core academic skills alongside life and work skills. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with families, partner schools, and external professionals to create tailored educational contracts that meet the individual needs of each student.
ACE also offers a variety of support services, including career guidance and vocational training, ensuring that students receive comprehensive assistance as they navigate their educational journeys. The school actively welcomes new referrals from Luton schools, reinforcing its role as a vital resource within the local community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Complaints Procedures (download)
- School Data Protection (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Financial Policies (other)
- Medicine Policies (other)
- Luton Post 16 Prospectus 2023/24 (other)
- Twitter Profile (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lady Zia Wernher School (71.1)
- Woodlands Secondary School (65.8)
- University of Bedfordshire (60.2)
- Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (59.0)
- Oakwood Primary School (57.6)
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 77
- Boys
- 52
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- 42.90
- Open date
- 2004-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 77 | 52 | 25 | 42.90 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 69 | 39 | 30 | 44.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 54.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 54.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 53 | 43 | 10 | 32.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 41 | 11 | 62.70 |
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