Albright Education Centre, Tipton
Albright Education Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Tipton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Albright Education Centre in detail
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Albright Education Centre (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 57% to a further education college.
Who goes there
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Asian (5%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (85%) received SEN support and 2 (10%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School (opposite), 130 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
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.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders, supported by an attentive governing body, have set high expectations for pupils' time at Albright. Across all subjects, leaders have carefully identified the key learning that pupils need to know. Over time, pupils build their knowledge at any school site or through the exceptional home tuition service. This means pupils are ready to succeed when returning to their previous school, new school or college.
When pupils start, staff work tirelessly to understand their additional needs. For some pupils, this might be a previously unmet need; for others, there might just be gaps in their learning caused by prior poor attendance. Whatever the reason, staff are swift to act to assess these needs. With the support of services such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists or mental health support services, they identify the right provision to overcome challenges.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
45.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Albright Education Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Albright Education Centre is in Sandwell; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 19 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sandwell is 26.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
20 pupils
40 places
20 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tipton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tipton
Across Sandwell council
Places available
5,146
Applications
4,404
Got 1st preference
80.8%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Sandwell council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
95.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
20
Total Pupils
5
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
0.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,493
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Albright Education Centre
What is Albright Education Centre's Ofsted rating?
Albright Education Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Albright Education Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Albright Education Centre is oversubscribed, Sandwell allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Albright Education Centre?
Albright Education Centre has around 20 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Albright Education Centre?
Apply through Sandwell's coordinated admissions process, naming Albright Education Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Albright Education Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 19 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sandwell is 26.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Albright Education Centre?
Albright Education Centre is at South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)