Aurora Vincent House School, Horsham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Aurora Vincent House is specifically designed to support pupils with autism and related communication difficulties. The school combines specialist teaching with trained clinical therapists to create personalised learning plans. Small class sizes and calm, low-arousal learning spaces mean each pupil gets individualised attention and support to help them thrive.
Key Strengths
- Neuro-informed and affirmative curriculum tailored to pupils' individual needs with trained clinicians working alongside teachers
- Strong safeguarding policies with experienced designated safeguarding leads and clear procedures for reporting concerns
- Behaviour management approach using de-escalation and natural consequences, designed specifically for pupils with SEND
- Well-resourced curriculum with high-specification facilities including science laboratory and food technology rooms
- Small class sizes (maximum 8 pupils) with high staff-to-pupil ratios (1 teacher and 2 teaching assistants per class)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has up-to-date policies referencing current statutory guidance, experienced designated safeguarding leads with strong knowledge of SEND vulnerabilities, and clear procedures for staff training and concern reporting.
Aurora Vincent House School is a new independent school in Horsham designed to provide education for pupils with autism and associated social and communication difficulties. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
42 pupils
72 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Horsham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Horsham
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Aurora Vincent House School
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Greenway Junior School
North Heath Community Primary School
Kingslea Primary School
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Arunside School, Horsham
Holbrook Primary School
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham
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