Aurora Rowan School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Aurora Rowan School excels at creating a calm, predictable environment where pupils with complex needs feel safe and supported from the moment they arrive. Every aspect of the curriculum is carefully tailored to each child's individual needs, with expert use of play-based learning, therapy and visual supports to help them develop confidence and independence. Staff go above and beyond to support families, celebrate every achievement and prepare older pupils for life after school through real-world experiences like running a school enterprise.
Key Strengths
- Highly individualised learning plans reviewed weekly ensure pupils make excellent progress at their own pace
- Exceptional attendance rates achieved through clear expectations and responsive support for families
- Speech and language and occupational therapy embedded throughout the school day
- Calm, structured routines and visual supports help pupils feel safe and settle quickly
- Strong pastoral care with a relational approach that effectively manages behaviour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cultural weeks celebrating diverse backgrounds, visits to local shops and cafes, farm-based sessions, The Minty Express school-run enterprise, careers programme
Aurora Rowan School is a special educational needs school that provides expert support for pupils with significant developmental gaps in communication, learning and regulation skills. The school has been judged as meeting the strong standard across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
22 pupils
30 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
7,684
Applications
6,969
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Aurora Rowan School
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
The Heights Primary School
Sonning Common Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
Caversham Preparatory School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
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