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Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
42
Capacity
60
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a small student body of just 42 pupils, the school shows a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.4, but only 7% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating significant room for improvement in core subjects. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall performance comprehensively, but parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating educational options.
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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. | 5.4 | 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%. | 7% | 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%. | 7% | 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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50.92708, -1.89930 · BH21 5RT
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN146790
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurora Beeches School rated by Ofsted?
Aurora Beeches 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 Beeches School a good school?
Aurora Beeches 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 Beeches School in GCSEs?
Aurora Beeches School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.4. 7% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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