Aurora Redehall School, Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Aurora Redehall creates a welcoming environment where pupils with complex needs thrive. The school combines strong academic expectations with excellent pastoral care, offering personalised timetables including therapies. Staff are skilled at identifying and addressing pupils' behavioural needs, resulting in improved attendance and focus on learning.
Key Strengths
- Small class sizes with high levels of individualised support from staff
- Strong reading programme at primary level with trained phonics staff
- Excellent behaviour management and high attendance rates
- Thorough review of pupils' progress towards EHC plan targets with curriculum adjustments
- Well-developed personal development opportunities including trips, clubs and Duke of Edinburgh Award
Areas for Improvement
- English curriculum at key stage 3 needs clearer, more ambitious long-term planning with better progression of learning steps
- Reading culture not yet established in secondary provision (key stage 3 and beyond)
- Some curriculum leaders lack subject-specific expertise and confidence to support staff in teaching pupils with SEND effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils reporting they feel safe and relationships between staff and pupils being warm, supportive and respectful.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, Duke of Edinburgh's Award residential trip, mindfulness assemblies, world environment day activities, trips and visits
Aurora Redehall School is an independent special school in Surrey serving 74 pupils aged 6-19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care plan. The school maintains a happy, positive atmosphere with small class sizes and strong staff support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
51 pupils
82 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burstow, Horne & Outwood
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
12,562
Applications
12,278
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
95.3%
Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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