Aureus School
URN: 140653 • Didcot OX11 6FF
Overview
- Name
- Aureus School
- URN
- 140653
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Rogers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235313713
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Candytuft Way, Didcot OX11 6FF
Summary
Aureus School, located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 485 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on providing an inclusive education that promotes high expectations for all students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Kirsty Rogers, the school aims to create a vibrant community where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Aureus School is designed to cater to a diverse range of abilities and interests, with a strong emphasis on comprehensive education. The school has recently celebrated record progress in GCSE results, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. In addition to the core curriculum, Aureus offers various extracurricular activities and masterclasses to enrich students' learning experiences.
Aureus School also fosters a supportive environment, with a significant percentage of students (32.7%) eligible for free school meals, highlighting its commitment to serving the local community. The school regularly hosts open events, allowing prospective families to explore its offerings and engage with staff and students.
The curriculum at Aureus School is designed to cater to a diverse range of abilities and interests, with a strong emphasis on comprehensive education. The school has recently celebrated record progress in GCSE results, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. In addition to the core curriculum, Aureus offers various extracurricular activities and masterclasses to enrich students' learning experiences.
Aureus School also fosters a supportive environment, with a significant percentage of students (32.7%) eligible for free school meals, highlighting its commitment to serving the local community. The school regularly hosts open events, allowing prospective families to explore its offerings and engage with staff and students.
Useful links
- Cherry Fields Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- GLF Schools' Teacher Training (other)
- Hardwick Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- GLF Careers (other)
- West Sussex Teaching School Hub (other)
- OTSA (other)
- ParentPay (other)
- School Video (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Didcot Girls' School (76.6)
- St Birinus School (63.4)
- UTC Oxfordshire (48.8)
- Didcot Girls' School (45.2)
- St Birinus School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 485
- Boys
- 281
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 32.70
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 485 | 281 | 204 | 1200 | 32.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 545 | 316 | 229 | 1200 | 32.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 598 | 351 | 247 | 1200 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 598 | 351 | 247 | 1200 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 522 | 325 | 197 | 1200 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 469 | 303 | 166 | 1200 | 20.00 |
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