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Aurora Hedgeway School
Rookery Lane, Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN, South Gloucestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
61
Capacity
63
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 7-19. However, academic performance shows challenges, with only 9% of pupils achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths and an Attainment 8 score of 7.8. Limited data on progress and EBacc entry suggests that while the school is well-regarded by families, academic outcomes may need improvement.
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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. | 7.8 | 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%. | 9% | 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%. | 9% | 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
My child feels safe
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Good range of subjects
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School responds to concerns
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
Location
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51.56208, -2.62091 · BS35 4JN
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN138563
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.the-aurora-group.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurora Hedgeway School rated by Ofsted?
Aurora Hedgeway School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Aurora Hedgeway School a good school?
Aurora Hedgeway 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.
What do parents say about Aurora Hedgeway School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aurora Hedgeway School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aurora Hedgeway School in GCSEs?
Aurora Hedgeway School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.8. 9% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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