Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Beeches School is an independent special school in Wimborne for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 48 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Beeches School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024. In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.2, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024. GCSE results: 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Aurora Boveridge College Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RT |
| Phone | 01725551247 |
| Reference Number | 146790 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.58%
Girls: 60.42% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Beeches School demonstrates a good overall performance with effective leadership and a broad curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its pupils. Staff provide strong pastoral support and foster respectful relationships, which contribute to positive behaviours and a solid commitment to learning among students. The school successfully adheres to the independent school standards and continues to enhance its educational offerings, particularly in core subject areas like English and history. Nevertheless, recent staffing changes and the introduction of new facilities have posed challenges for some pupils and parents, with a few indicating issues regarding the implementation of individual learning plans and communication from the school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective pastoral support tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff fostering good behaviour.
- A broad curriculum with effective teaching in core subjects.
- Consistent assessment systems to track pupil progress.
- Impartial careers advice preparing pupils for future education or employment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of some educational programmes.
- Communication with parents has reportedly decreased in effectiveness.
- Some curriculum areas, including PSHE education, lack cohesion and consistency.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.2 | 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 | 27.3% | 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) | 9.1% | 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 Beeches School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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 Beeches School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Beeches School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Aurora Beeches School last inspected by Ofsted?
Aurora Beeches School was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Aurora Beeches School have?
Aurora Beeches School has 48 pupils on roll.
What age range does Aurora Beeches School cover?
Aurora Beeches School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Aurora Beeches School's GCSE results?
In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.2, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Aurora Beeches School?
Aurora Beeches School is at Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT.