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Aureus School

State school · Didcot, OX11 6FF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 545 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
545 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Kirsty Rogers


Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 40 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Stephen Freeman Primary School 20 %
Didcot Primary Academy 8 %
Harwell Primary School 7 %
Manor Primary School 6 %
All Saints Church of England Primary School 6 %
Willowcroft Community School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Blaise CofE Primary School 4 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.


Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.


Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
34
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
28 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

545
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Candytuft Way
Great Western Park
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6FF
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School data & information Aureus School Candytuft Way, Great Western Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF
545 Pupil numbers
31 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
34 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.00
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.47 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 4

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Aureus School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
28 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
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