School Summary
Aureus School
Girls: 247
Total Pupils: 598
Opened: 01-09-2017
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Headteacher: Julie Hunter
Aureus School
Candytuft Way
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6FF
Telephone: 01235313713
Website: https://www.aureusschool.org
Headteacher: Julie Hunter
Aureus School
Candytuft Way
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6FF
Telephone: 01235313713
Website: https://www.aureusschool.org
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Despite the respect we already had for Hannah and the Dream STEAM team members we already knew that she has pulled together for this school we were already in awe of what they said they were going to do there but to see and hear it at their first community STEAM TeachMeet (see photos) was something else.\n\nMany people\/schools are jumping on the STEAM band wagon by just bolting A into a STEM offer but this school community are truly delivering a broad and balanced curriculum with something for every child, and genuinely delivering a cross curricula pedagolgy that not only has a strong emphasis on art, the arts and creativity but use it to engage learners in other subjects, well beyond STEAM (which is why the acronym itself is something of a nonsense, other than being a much needed rubber ring for the arts which are under such pressure in our schools).\n\nAs individuals and a team they've already demonstrated great generosity to us at previous events and here and we look forward to supporting them in any way we can.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Despite the respect we already had for Hannah and the Dream STEAM team members we already knew that she has pulled together for this school we were already in awe of what they said they were going to do there but to see and hear it at their first community STEAM TeachMeet (see photos) was something else.\n\nMany people\/schools are jumping on the STEAM band wagon by just bolting A into a STEM offer but this school community are truly delivering a broad and balanced curriculum with something for every child, and genuinely delivering a cross curricula pedagolgy that not only has a strong emphasis on art, the arts and creativity but use it to engage learners in other subjects, well beyond STEAM (which is why the acronym itself is something of a nonsense, other than being a much needed rubber ring for the arts which are under such pressure in our schools).\n\nAs individuals and a team they've already demonstrated great generosity to us at previous events and here and we look forward to supporting them in any way we can.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"STEAM Co (STEAM Co.)","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/107069039980147175298\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUvNzUZv8yJnkzWL8l_keFbFs_XKa6BIEeG9Kz9bisZ3Y8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-12-11T13:08:10Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"9 months ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"The school building and grounds are in a constant mess. The students are constantly having fights with eachother and teachers which are not handled correctly. They do not handle or fix situations the way they are needed and are extremely rude or strict about issues that are not big deals but don't do anything when it comes to forms of bullying or harassment. The teachers focus all your time at home and at school in studying everything, even though most of it is not needed or relevant, they expect the students to put in hours of work in which they do not have for all the lessons you're expected. The food is overpriced and not filling for the prices they put out.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The school building and grounds are in a constant mess. The students are constantly having fights with eachother and teachers which are not handled correctly. They do not handle or fix situations the way they are needed and are extremely rude or strict about issues that are not big deals but don't do anything when it comes to forms of bullying or harassment. The teachers focus all your time at home and at school in studying everything, even though most of it is not needed or relevant, they expect the students to put in hours of work in which they do not have for all the lessons you're expected. The food is overpriced and not filling for the prices they put out.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"GH0ST (Silly)","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/101990298535588248116\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWr5DY7bDlewmeBj9oxQvixec-VsQciova_TinohyWtNyI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-12-05T12:33:29Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My son loves being at Aureus and is growing in confidence every day. The school offers a great balance of mindfulness, wellbeing, academic curriculum and personal development. Each student is valued and all members of staff take the time to ensure that individual needs are accommodated.\nThere is a great strength in leadership and expectation of excellence throughout the school for both staff and students.\nAureus welcomes support from parents and I have personally been involved in a number of events, giving me much more appreciation of the wonderful opportunities that are available.\nI would have no hesitation in recommending this school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My son loves being at Aureus and is growing in confidence every day. The school offers a great balance of mindfulness, wellbeing, academic curriculum and personal development. Each student is valued and all members of staff take the time to ensure that individual needs are accommodated.\nThere is a great strength in leadership and expectation of excellence throughout the school for both staff and students.\nAureus welcomes support from parents and I have personally been involved in a number of events, giving me much more appreciation of the wonderful opportunities that are available.\nI would have no hesitation in recommending this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"kerry brown","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106746177028033342369\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJMA5ChUQDT1ZRXxfFVJ5_euKZCVW86Q6Z9sMrp436f=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-06-21T12:17:21Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"What a wonderful school. The place oozes positivity, the pupils are engaged and look really happy to be there, they have been doing such exciting things! I attended the official opening and was really impressed with the ethos of the school and the enthusiasm of Head Hannah Wilson is infectious. I am sure the school will go from strength to strength.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"What a wonderful school. The place oozes positivity, the pupils are engaged and look really happy to be there, they have been doing such exciting things! I attended the official opening and was really impressed with the ethos of the school and the enthusiasm of Head Hannah Wilson is infectious. I am sure the school will go from strength to strength.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Lorraine Ashover","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/103368065573744015369\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXhty_Ccoj1JX_XQ-aZMjUJnYsM_12UMGQRQZPg0edq8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-05-16T17:00:32Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"10 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Absolutely shocking behaviour from the staff towards the students and even the students parents\/carers. Internal incidents happening weekly, some of which should be reported to the police and the school fail to do so. If you have other options, do NOT send you son\/daughter to this school .","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Absolutely shocking behaviour from the staff towards the students and even the students parents\/carers. Internal incidents happening weekly, some of which should be reported to the police and the school fail to do so. If you have other options, do NOT send you son\/daughter to this school .","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Ryan Williams","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102261299354247946034\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIMjnO_PG84Qf4iy_A0U8WeP4_cK15sSuYLNzaW7OQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-11-27T10:32:07Z"}]
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