Avenue Centre for Education

Contact details for the school

School Name: Avenue Centre for Education
Address: Cutenhoe Road
Town/City: Luton
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU1 3NJ
Telephone Number: 01582 359370
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2004

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Dodd
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 51 (78% boys & 22% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 37.3%

Location and administration

URN: 134525
DfE Number: 821/1102
UKPRN: 10025480
UPRN: 10090733488
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Luton (E06000032)
Constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire (E14001346)
Electoral Ward: South (E05014750)

Easting & Northing: 509781E, 220095N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 9.38" N 0° 24' 24.43" W
Plus Code: 9C3XVH9V+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Deborah Craig - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Ms Deborah Craig - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 May 2026.
  • Kayleigh Dean - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Ms Kayleigh Dean - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mr Jeremy Dodd - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Fiona Duggin - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Hand - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Councillor Andrew Malcolm - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2026.
  • Miss Sabreena Mankoo - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Rhoda McPherson - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mr Craig Mitcherson - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mr John Noble - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mr Lawrence Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2026.
  • Martin Watson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.