Aurora Keyes Barn School, Salwick
Aurora Keyes Barn School is a special school for boys aged 5 to 12 in Salwick. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Aurora Keyes Barn School in detail
Aurora Keyes Barn School in its own words
In its own words: "At Aurora Keyes Barn, we provide personalised, specialist education for boys aged 5-12 who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional or mental health needs. We offer a nurturing and safe environment in which each of our pupils can learn and express themselves, supported by skilled staff who understand their needs."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include coding, cooking, gardening, art and photography.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Aurora Keyes Barn School are Oakfield House School (0.2 miles, selective); Kirkham Pear Tree School (2.5 miles, Outstanding); Linton School (2.6 miles, Outstanding); and Pioneer TEC (2.7 miles, Good).
Oakfield House SchoolKirkham Pear Tree SchoolLinton SchoolPioneer TEC
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 10 (41.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salwick Rail Station, about 70 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Aurora Keyes Barn School
Building bug hotels through words
5 Jun 2026
Aurora Keyes Barn pupils discover that science is for everyone
1 Jun 2026
Enrichment in action at Aurora Keyes Barn School
15 Apr 2026
Class 3 artists at work
2 Mar 2026
Class Two makes a splash during Swimming Challenge Week
2 Mar 2026
Class 3 in the kitchen!
6 Feb 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 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
School Occupancy
100%
Full
24 pupils
24 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
41.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Aurora Keyes Barn School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
24
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Aurora Keyes Barn School
What is Aurora Keyes Barn School's Ofsted rating?
Aurora Keyes Barn School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
Does Aurora Keyes Barn School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2023, Aurora Keyes Barn School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Aurora Keyes Barn School?
Aurora Keyes Barn School has around 24 pupils on roll.
Does Aurora Keyes Barn School have specialist SEN provision?
Aurora Keyes Barn School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Aurora Keyes Barn School?
Aurora Keyes Barn School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Aurora Keyes Barn School?
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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aurora Keyes Barn School?
Aurora Keyes Barn School is at Station Rd, Salwick, Salwick, PR4 0YH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)