Open Box Education Centre

About Open Box Education Centre

Open Box Education Centre provides a nurturing, caring and vibrant school which supports our students to meet their full potential, academically and as individual young adults, and prepares them to take the next step towards realising their aspirations with hope and confidence.

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Key Facts

Founded 2006

Students 20

Head/Principal Mrs Alison Dolan BA Hons PGCE

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 13 responses • 100% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

92.3% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 13 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

0.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Sophie G.

Parent Feb 20, 2023

4.0

"A Good Experience, but Some Room for Improvement"

We've been impressed with the Open Box team's commitment to supporting our child's social, emotional, and mental health needs. However, we've sometimes found communication with teachers to be a bit slow, and we wish they had more extracurricular activities on offer.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emma T.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Lifeline for Our Son"

Open Box Education Centre has been a game-changer for our son. The nurturing environment and dedicated staff have helped him grow in confidence and reach his full potential. We're so grateful for the bespoke curriculum and therapeutic support that have enabled him to thrive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Benjamin R.

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"A Positive Choice for Our Daughter"

We were a bit skeptical about Open Box at first, but our daughter's experience there was nothing short of amazing. The small class sizes, tailored curriculum, and focus on relationships and resilience really worked for her. We're so proud of the person she's become.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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