Aurora Severnside School
Aurora Severnside School is an independent special school in Berkeley for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 44 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Severnside School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 5.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit A21 Berkeley Green Science and Technology Park Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9FB |
| Phone | 01452671717 |
| Reference Number | 148662 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Aurora Severnside School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in most areas, with particularly outstanding performance in personal development. The school focuses on building positive relationships and providing a nurturing environment for pupils, many of whom have experienced challenges in their previous educational experiences. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the individual needs of students with SEND, ensuring they gain qualifications while developing important life skills through vocational opportunities. However, there are concerns regarding the consistency of teaching quality, particularly in writing skills.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong focus on building positive relationships with pupils.
- Effective tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum designed to bridge knowledge gaps.
- Outstanding personal development program based on individual interests.
- High expectations for behavior and a calm learning environment.
- Successful reading support that builds confidence and fluency.
- Effective partnerships with local employers for vocational placements.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations regarding the quality of written work.
- Limited focus on grammar and sentence construction across the curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 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 | 0% | 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) | 0% | 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 Severnside School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 84.1% 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 Severnside School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Severnside School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Aurora Severnside School last inspected by Ofsted?
Aurora Severnside School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Aurora Severnside School have?
Aurora Severnside School has 44 pupils on roll.
What age range does Aurora Severnside School cover?
Aurora Severnside School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Aurora Severnside School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 5.5, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Aurora Severnside School?
Aurora Severnside School is at Unit A21, Berkeley Green Science and Technology Park, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9FB.