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Avenue Centre for Education

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Avenue Centre for Education

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77 pupils
Good· Mar 2024
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Details

Type

Pupil Referral Unit

Local Authority

Luton

Head Teacher

Mr Jeremy Dodd

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

January 2004

Website

www.avenuecentre.co.uk

Reference Number

134525

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils77
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls68% / 32%
Free School Meals42.9%
English as Additional Language19.5%
SEN Support29.9%
SEN with EHCP3.9%
Overall Attendance
Persistent Absence

Class Sizes

Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 83
Year 916
Year 1015
Year 1143

Pupil Ethnicities

White British23.4%
Pakistani18.2%
Mixed Other11.7%
Asian Other7.8%
Gypsy/Roma5.2%
White Other5.2%
White & Black Caribbean5.2%
African5.2%
White & Black African3.9%
Bangladeshi3.9%
Caribbean3.9%
Irish1.3%
White & Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Unclassified1.3%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

6 inspections on record

Current Rating
Good· Mar 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    15 March 2024

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    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    Curriculum
    2
    • Curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
    • Reading is prioritised and effective.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders have high expectations for all.
    • Leaders are reflective and prioritise well-being.
    Pupil Progress
    2
    • Pupils make good progress through the curriculum.
    • Support is tailored to meet individual needs.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
    • Teaching is adapted to meet pupil needs.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Personal development programme is incomplete.
    • Pupils lack full access to personal development.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils behave calmly and respect others.
    • Staff address behavior issues effectively.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2022

    School Inspection

    16 November 2022

    View report
  • 2017

    Full Inspection

    12 September 2017

    View report
    Good
  • 2014

    Full Inspection

    26 June 2014

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2009

    Full Inspection

    2 April 2009

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2006

    Full Inspection

    19 July 2006

    View report
    Outstanding

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £989,501 or £10,416 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £171,240 or £1,803 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Cutenhoe Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3NJ

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