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Aurora Hanley School
Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ, Staffordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
89
Capacity
90
Ages
6–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 6-19, although it has limited published data regarding academic performance. The GCSE Attainment 8 score is 3.3, and none of the students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in academic outcomes. Families looking for a nurturing atmosphere may find this school appealing despite the academic statistics.
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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. | 3.3 | 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 (21 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of subjects
81%
School responds to concerns
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
57%
Location
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53.03085, -2.13195 · ST2 8PQ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143839
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurora Hanley School rated by Ofsted?
Aurora Hanley 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 Hanley School a good school?
Aurora Hanley 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 Hanley School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aurora Hanley School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aurora Hanley School in GCSEs?
Aurora Hanley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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