Take 1 Learning Centre
· NG7 6BE
Take 1 Learning Centre is a small, purpose-built independent sixth-form entry (age 16+) operated by Take 1 Studios, a registered charity and community organization established in 1999. The school specializes in creative re-engagement of young people who have become disconnected from traditional education, embedding music, media, dance, and film production into the core curriculum. Located in inner-city Nottingham, it combines formal academic study (English, Maths, Science, ICT, Business) with practical creative skills, aiming to provide progression pathways into further study and employment for vulnerable and hard-to-reach learners.
- →Creative curriculum using music production, DJing, dance, and film as vehicles for learning core subjects
- →Small cohort (currently 16 pupils) enabling high staff-to-student ratios and personalized support
- →Explicit focus on young people who have struggled with mainstream school; non-judgmental environment
Who thrives here
Young people aged 16+ who are disengaged from or have failed in traditional schooling, who have creative talent or interest, and who respond well to small-group, project-based, mentoring-led approaches. Those seeking an alternative to mainstream sixth-form with a strong community and welfare focus.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham
NG7 6BE
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Take 1 Learning Centre?
Take 1 Learning Centre admits pupils at 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Take 1 Learning Centre a boarding school?
Take 1 Learning Centre is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Take 1 Learning Centre's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Take 1 Learning Centre “Good” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Re-engages young people who have become disconnected from traditional school
✓Small cohorts and mentoring-led approach provide personalized attention
✓Authentic creative opportunities (recording studio, film production) integrated into learning
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited external validation of academic standards or safeguarding practice
!Very small cohort (16 pupils) may limit peer diversity and social breadth
!Outcome data and progression to higher education not yet publicly available