Aurora Hedgeway School
Aurora Hedgeway School is an independent special school in South Gloucestershire for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 63 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Hedgeway School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025. In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.5, and 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rookery Lane Pilning South Gloucestershire BS35 4JN |
| Phone | 01454632532 |
| Reference Number | 138563 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 63 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.25%
Girls: 31.75% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Aurora Hedgeway School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating while demonstrating outstanding capabilities in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school supports pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), by providing a tailored curriculum that fosters both academic success and personal growth. Pupils thrive in a warm and nurturing environment, quickly developing trust in the staff and improving their confidence and social skills. The school has effective systems in place to promote attendance and engagement, which contributes positively to the pupils' overall experience and outcomes.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Oct 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Emergency inspection |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop warm relationships with peers and staff.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-matched to pupils' needs.
- Staff precisely meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
- Pupils achieve well, gaining qualifications aligned with their aspirations.
- Personal development and support for physical and mental health are exceptional.
- High-quality therapeutic support contributes to pupils' emotional regulation.
- The school's leadership demonstrates a thorough understanding and prioritization of well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff explanations of new learning are not accurate enough, leading to misconceptions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 12.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Aurora Hedgeway School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 98.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Aurora Hedgeway School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Hedgeway School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Aurora Hedgeway School last inspected by Ofsted?
Aurora Hedgeway School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Aurora Hedgeway School have?
Aurora Hedgeway School has 63 pupils on roll.
What age range does Aurora Hedgeway School cover?
Aurora Hedgeway School for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Aurora Hedgeway School's GCSE results?
In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.5, and 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Aurora Hedgeway School?
Aurora Hedgeway School is at Rookery Lane, Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN.