Aurora Poppyfield School
Aurora Poppyfield School is an independent special school in Guildford for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 33 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Poppyfield School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lower Road Effingham KT24 5JP |
| Phone | 01372678630 |
| Reference Number | 148930 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.79%
Girls: 21.21% |
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 |
|---|
Aurora Poppyfield School has demonstrated notable improvements since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are cared for and supported effectively. Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a culture of trust and respect, which contributes significantly to the school's calm and purposeful atmosphere. Although the school excels in preparing pupils for the future, particularly through tailored educational approaches and a broad career programme, attendance remains a challenge for some students, impacting their learning outcomes.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong culture of understanding and belonging among pupils
- Individualized support for pupils' social, emotional, and academic needs
- Effective systems for identifying and closing gaps in pupil knowledge
- Robust emphasis on reading and phonics instruction
- Well-structured curriculum that prepares pupils for adulthood
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of effective teaching methods sometimes hampers learning
- Persistent low attendance for some pupils limits their achievement
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Aurora Poppyfield 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.
| Name | Distance |
|
St Lawrence Primary School
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JP |
0.13 miles |
|
Manor House School
Manor House Lane, Leatherhead, KT23 4EN |
0.27 miles |
|
Great Bookham School
Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4JJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Oakdene Close, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4PT |
1.38 miles |
|
Eastwick Infant School
Eastwick Drive, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PP |
1.41 miles |
|
Eastwick Junior School
Eastwick Drive, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PP |
1.41 miles |
|
Glenesk School
Ockham Road North, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6NS |
1.92 miles |
|
Oakfield Junior School
Bell Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9ND |
2.09 miles |
|
The Raleigh School
Northcote Crescent, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LX |
2.2 miles |
|
Fetcham Village Infant School
School Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JU |
2.24 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham
Downside, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3NA |
2.66 miles |
|
Parkside School
The Manor, Cobham, KT11 3PX |
2.88 miles |
|
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Woodvill Road, Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery, Woodvill Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BP |
3.54 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Ranmore Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HW |
3.58 miles |
|
West Hill School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
3.64 miles |
|
Little Downsend Leatherhead
13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8ST |
3.75 miles |
|
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
School Lane, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3QF |
3.76 miles |
|
Cobham Montessori School
The Hall, 21-23 Spencer Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2AF |
3.77 miles |
|
Dorking Nursery School
West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY |
3.95 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JN |
3.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Howard of Effingham School
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR |
0.09 miles |
|
St Teresa's School
Effingham Hill, Dorking, RH5 6ST |
1.78 miles |
|
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, KT11 3QQ |
2.44 miles |
|
Cranmore
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT24 6AT |
2.56 miles |
|
Elysian, West Horsley
Hillside Farm, Shere Road, West Horsley, Elysian West Horsley, Shere Rd, Leatherhead, Surrey Kt24 6er, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6ER |
2.85 miles |
|
RGS Surrey Hills
London Road, Dorking, RH5 6EA |
3.16 miles |
|
Therfield School
Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ |
3.51 miles |
|
Fox Grove School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
3.59 miles |
|
St John's School
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
3.62 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RY |
3.68 miles |
|
The Ashcombe School
Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY |
3.8 miles |
|
The Priory Church of England School
West Bank, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG |
4.02 miles |
|
St Andrew's Catholic School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JP |
4.04 miles |
|
Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ |
4.07 miles |
|
Danes Hill School
Danes Hill School, Surrey, KT22 0JG |
4.18 miles |
|
Reed's School
Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2ES |
4.55 miles |
|
Cobham Free School
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF |
4.55 miles |
|
Notre Dame School
|
4.88 miles |
|
Unified Academy
Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB |
4.91 miles |
All schools in Guildford · Surrey local authority: places and applications
What is Aurora Poppyfield School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Aurora Poppyfield School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Aurora Poppyfield School last inspected by Ofsted?
Aurora Poppyfield School was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Aurora Poppyfield School have?
Aurora Poppyfield School has 33 pupils on roll.
What age range does Aurora Poppyfield School cover?
Aurora Poppyfield School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Aurora Poppyfield School?
Aurora Poppyfield School is at Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JP.