Active Support Education Centre
URN: 142672 • Beds LU3 1RJ
Overview
- Name
- Active Support Education Centre
- URN
- 142672
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Ford (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582256040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Beds LU3 1RJ
Summary
Active Support Education Centre is an independent special school located in Luton, catering to learners aged 11 to 16 who face challenges in mainstream education due to complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. With a current enrolment of 67 pupils and a capacity for 100, the school prioritises mental health and emotional wellbeing, aiming to create a supportive and safe environment for all students.
The curriculum offers over 60 qualifications across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and PSHE, tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner. The school employs personalised learning programmes alongside intensive behaviour management support to help improve attendance, behaviour, and academic attainment, while also fostering a sense of community and belonging among students.
Active Support Education Centre has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and is committed to transforming the lives of its pupils by re-engaging them in education and promoting positive mental health. The dedicated staff work closely with families to provide the necessary support for students to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum offers over 60 qualifications across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and PSHE, tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner. The school employs personalised learning programmes alongside intensive behaviour management support to help improve attendance, behaviour, and academic attainment, while also fostering a sense of community and belonging among students.
Active Support Education Centre has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and is committed to transforming the lives of its pupils by re-engaging them in education and promoting positive mental health. The dedicated staff work closely with families to provide the necessary support for students to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Vision Statement (download)
- Complaints and Allegations Policy (download)
- View Report (download)
- Access Arrangements (download)
- Guide to GCSE (download)
- Internal Appeals Procedure (download)
- Internal Appeals Procedure (download)
- Internal Appeals Procedure (download)
- Word Processor (download)
- View Report (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Lady Zia Wernher School (71.1)
- Woodlands Secondary School (65.8)
- University of Bedfordshire (60.2)
- Mehria Primary School (59.1)
- Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (59.0)
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 67
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-02-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 67 | 54 | 13 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 63 | 22 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 53 | 12 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 53 | 12 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 | 49 | 11 | 100 | 0.00 |
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