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Aurora Woodlands School
Woodlands, Holly Tree Close, Darwen, Lancashire, Lancashire, BB3 2NG, Blackburn with Darwen
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
58
Capacity
64
Ages
10–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 83%, this school has a supportive community, though it faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.9 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Limited published data may restrict a comprehensive understanding of its performance, but the positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing environment for students aged 10-19.
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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. | 2.9 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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 (12 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School keeps me informed
67%
Location
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53.67971, -2.46484 · BB3 2NG
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN138884
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.the-aurora-group.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurora Woodlands School rated by Ofsted?
Aurora Woodlands 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 Woodlands School a good school?
Aurora Woodlands 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 Woodlands School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aurora Woodlands School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aurora Woodlands School in GCSEs?
Aurora Woodlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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