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Aurora Eccles School
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ, Norfolk
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
211
Capacity
232
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.5, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly for students who may benefit from a tailored educational environment. However, the low percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (5%) and the absence of EBacc entries may raise concerns about overall academic rigor and breadth of curriculum. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's supportive environment.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 5% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 5% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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52.46112, 0.97340 · NR16 2NZ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121229
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurora Eccles School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Aurora Eccles School a good school?
Aurora Eccles School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Aurora Eccles School in GCSEs?
Aurora Eccles School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.5. 5% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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