Aurora Hedgeway School, Pilning
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Aurora Hedgeway excels at helping pupils who have had negative experiences of education to settle, thrive and build confidence. The school creates a calm, warm environment where pupils feel understood and valued for who they are. Staff are exceptionally well-trained and skilled at supporting each pupil's individual needs whilst maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding - pupils are respectful, empathetic and highly engaged in school life
- Exceptional approach to wider development including physical health, mental health and character building
- All pupils' needs are met with precision, tailored to their individual education, health and care plans
- Strong focus on reading and revisiting learning to help pupils remember and build understanding
- Extensive work experience and careers guidance helps older pupils successfully progress to further education or employment
Areas for Improvement
- Sometimes staff explanations of new knowledge lack accuracy and precision, leading pupils to develop misunderstandings
- School needs to ensure all staff have sufficient subject knowledge to teach consistently well across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture that prioritizes pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive sporting activities, school fairs, formal Year 11 celebration events, work experience, therapeutic support activities
Aurora Hedgeway School is a special school for pupils with autism spectrum disorder and other SEND, rated as Good overall. Pupils quickly settle and thrive in the warm, supportive environment where staff understand their individual needs.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
30 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
63 pupils
63 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Pilning
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Pilning
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,039
Applications
3,138
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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