Aurora Woodlands School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Aurora Woodlands School
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Aurora Woodlands School
- Secondary
- Darwen BB3 2NG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have designed a broad, ambitious and interesting curriculum, which meets pupils鈥� diverse range of needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop positive attitudes to school, reflected in their regular attendance and improved behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive valuable support from leaders to carry out their roles in school.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders make sure that pupils have regular reading practice in school.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff provide support where necessary to help pupils understand new learning more clearly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents, carers and other professionals work together to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
Communication: Leaders and staff maintain strong working relationships with parents and other professionals.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are satisfied with the improvements in their children's behaviour and learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils trust adults to stop bullying if it ever occurs. Leaders listen to any worries pupils have.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured that the school complies with health and safety requirements and the school鈥檚 accessibility plan.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated and feel safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with professionals to ensure pupils' welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy participating in fund-raising activities and charitable events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils learn to balance academics with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils have access to an all-weather playground and a woodland area for outdoor learning.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent careers advice and guidance, with opportunities to experience various work settings.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils understand how their learning in school prepares them for their future working lives.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders and staff have expertise in a wide range of SEND ensuring pupils achieve well.
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About Us
Aurora Woodlands School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 51 students from age 10-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 10-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 57.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 3.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 3.24 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 62.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 3.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 58.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.41% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 65.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 39.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 23.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.35% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 42.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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