Aurora Boveridge College, Wimborne
Aurora Boveridge College is a special school for pupils aged 16 to 25 in Wimborne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aurora Boveridge College in detail
Aurora Boveridge College in its own words
In its own words: "Once we receive your initial enquiry, our Admissions and School Team will review the information and supporting documentation provided to determine whether your child or young person may be suitable for a placement at the school."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Aurora Boveridge College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Aurora Boveridge College
Aurora Boveridge College sets Will on pathway to dream job
9 Sep 2026
‘Exceptional’ Boveridge achieves quality mark
20 Jul 2026
Aurora Boveridge College joins Leading Parent Partnership Award programme
14 Jul 2026
College’s Lunch Service Receives Vicar’s Blessing
26 Jun 2025
Boveridge Garden Fayre is a Blooming Success
5 Jun 2025
A Rare Glimpse into Aurora Boveridge College’s Historic Garden
29 May 2025
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Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Aurora Boveridge College is in Dorset; for families living there:
Apply to Dorset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Dorset is 3 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wimborne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wimborne
Across Dorset council
Places available
2,797
Applications
2,105
Got 1st preference
97.9%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All secondary applications across Dorset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Special educational needs provision
Aurora Boveridge College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Aurora Boveridge College
What is Aurora Boveridge College's Ofsted rating?
Aurora Boveridge College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022.
What is the catchment area for Aurora Boveridge College?
No fixed boundary. When Aurora Boveridge College is oversubscribed, Dorset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Aurora Boveridge College have specialist SEN provision?
Aurora Boveridge College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Aurora Boveridge College?
Apply through Dorset's coordinated admissions process, naming Aurora Boveridge College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Aurora Boveridge College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Dorset is 3 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aurora Boveridge College?
Aurora Boveridge College is at Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)