R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre, Birmingham
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is a special school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre are R.Y.A.N Education Academy (1.6 miles, Good); Calthorpe Academy (1.6 miles, Good); Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (1.7 miles, Good); and Futures Matter - Northwood (1.8 miles).
R.Y.A.N Education AcademyCalthorpe AcademyHeart of Birmingham Vocational CollegeFutures Matter - Northwood
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre has an education, health and care plan (8 of 8 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, about 130 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Adderley Park Station (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school provides specialist support for young people aged 14-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs through a dedicated, small cohort approach. The proprietors have carefully planned the move to new premises to ensure all health, safety and safeguarding standards will continue to be met. Pupils feel safe and supported by staff who help them learn how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding practices with knowledgeable designated leads and detailed record-keeping
- Effective health and safety measures including fire safety provisions and risk assessments
- Modern, fit-for-purpose new premises with appropriate facilities including medical room and therapy space
- Close liaison with parents, carers and external agencies
- Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities among proprietors and staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with designated safeguarding leads who are knowledgeable, detailed record-keeping, close liaison with external agencies, and pupils feeling safe with confidence in adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnasium and showering facilities available, outdoor play area
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is a special school for pupils aged 14-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet independent school standards following its proposed relocation to a YMCA building in Birmingham.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 22 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 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
40%
Available places
8 pupils
20 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
8
Total Pupils
7
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre
What is R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre's Ofsted rating?
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2024, it was rated Good.
Does R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre?
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre has around 8 pupils on roll.
Does R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre have specialist SEN provision?
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre?
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 22 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre?
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is at YMCA Building, 301 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)