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Active Support Education Centre

Other independent special school · Beds, LU3 1RJ

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Active Support Education Centre Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages11 to 16
Pupils68
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Matthew Ford
Local authorityLuton
Opened07 Feb 2017
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142672.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLutonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3.645.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%45.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 417--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils68
Girls13
Boys55
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.25
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.43

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Active Support Education Centre
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableMehria Primary SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryDenbigh Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMaidenhall Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableJamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaOther independent school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.5 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryFoxdell Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Active Support Education Centre

What is Active Support Education Centre's Ofsted rating?

Active Support Education Centre is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 3 Jun 2025.

How many pupils attend Active Support Education Centre?

Active Support Education Centre has 68 pupils aged 11 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.