Aurora Chaldon School, Redhill

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 519

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:David Thomas
Pupils:53 / 100 capacity
LA:Surrey
Phone:01372678630
Address:Chaldon Rise, Rockshaw Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3DB
Status:open
Opened:15 August 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Needs Attention
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Needs Attention
Inspected 2 June 2026View full report
URN:151775
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:East Surrey
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Aurora Chaldon School is designed specifically for young people with autism, with staff who understand their needs deeply. The school balances specialist teaching with consistent, familiar support, and focuses not just on academic learning but on preparing pupils for real adult life - whether that's employment, further education or independent living. Parents can be confident that their child's progress will be tracked regularly and linked to their individual EHC plan.

Key Strengths

  • Tailored curriculum adapted to pupils' specific SEND needs and EHC plans, with extra support in foundational skills like reading and mathematics
  • Strong therapeutic support through on-site therapy team integrated into class teaching
  • Comprehensive focus on preparing pupils for their future, including employment and independent living skills
  • Well-planned safeguarding arrangements with experienced designated safeguarding leads
  • Positive behaviour culture emphasizing empathy, understanding and support in a calm, safe environment

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective with experienced designated safeguarding leads, up-to-date policies reflecting statutory guidance, planned staff training with impact monitoring, and careful consideration of pupils' additional vulnerabilities.

Extracurricular Activities

Sikh temple visits, Remembrance Day activities, student council, tasting menu food activities, assemblies exploring Aurora Group values

Aurora Chaldon School is a proposed independent school for secondary-age pupils with autism, part of the Aurora Group, aiming to provide high-quality education, support and care to help pupils become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

Chilmark Gardens (adj)
1.1km · 18 min walk
Delabole Road (adj)
1.2km · 19 min walk
Radstock Way (opp)
1.2km · 20 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

53%

Available places

53 pupils

100 capacity

47 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Redhill

Low pressure
New homes approved:761
Projected new pupils:137

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Redhill

Admissions Demand - Surrey

Low demand0.98x oversubscription

Places available

12,562

Applications

12,278

Got 1st preference

80.6%

Got preferred school

95.3%

Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

2 June 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
23 July 2025

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