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Aureus School
Candytuft Way, Great Western Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.1 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
485
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
40%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development, reflected in a parent satisfaction rate of 79%. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.7 is below the national average, the school performs well in comparison to 96% of schools across the UK. However, only 45% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.7 | Bottom 4% UK |
| 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% UK |
| 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%. | 9% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of subjects
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child makes good progress
77%
Behaviour is good
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.8%
White Other10.1%
Black African9.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.60538, -1.27143 · OX11 6FF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140653
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.aureusschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Aureus School rated by Ofsted?
Aureus School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Aureus School a good school?
Aureus School scores 14.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Aureus School?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aureus School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aureus School in GCSEs?
Aureus School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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