Albright Education Centre
South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Albright Education Centre is an alternative provision school in Tipton for ages 5 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 13 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Albright Education Centre is an extraordinary place. This community is driven to make a very special difference to pupils. Leaders, staff, parents and carers have created a culture where all staff are determined to make the most significant and positive difference to pupils. Expectations are high that every moment will count in ensuring pupils learn, remember and can do more. Some pupils join Albright because of previous difficult school experiences. This can mean that pupils' self-belief has suffered. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities may have struggled in other settings before they joined this school. Because of caring staff and determined leaders, these barriers are overcome, and expectations are fulfilled. Pupils leave as confident learners eager to be part of the world around them. Behaviour is exemplary. Some pupils have had long periods away from school, and some have faced suspension or exclusion from previous schools. Some bring with them some challenging behaviours. However, at Albright, staff never give up on pupils and believe every day is a fresh new start. They quickly act to provide the right support at the right time. Pupils thrive on this care, support and belief.
Pupil numbers and mix
20 pupils on roll, with places for 40
Schools near Albright Education Centre
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Short Stay School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Sandwell Community School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| The Primrose Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| The Vireo Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Pupil referral unit
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Hazelwood
- Phone
- 01215335806
- Address
- South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 103887
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.