Aurora Beeches School
URN: 146790 • Wimborne BH21 5RT
Overview
- Name
- Aurora Beeches School
- URN
- 146790
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lloyd Richards (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01725551247
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aurora Boveridge College, Wimborne BH21 5RT
Summary
Aurora Beeches School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is an independent special school catering to 42 mixed-gender pupils with a capacity of 60. The school is dedicated to helping students with additional learning needs achieve their potential through personalised support and a focus on independence. The ethos centres around empowering young people to make informed choices about their futures, whether that involves further education, training, or employment.
The curriculum at Aurora Beeches includes a mix of academic subjects, such as English, maths, and science, alongside vocational options like horticulture, animal care, and motor vehicle engineering. Students are encouraged to engage in work-based learning and receive guidance from independent careers advisors. The school also integrates therapy services to support students' long-term success and development of essential life skills.
Situated on a 50-acre campus shared with Aurora Boveridge College, the school offers modern facilities, including classrooms, vocational areas, and extensive grounds for outdoor learning. The supportive community environment fosters a holistic approach to education, ensuring that each student can thrive and work towards their individual goals.
The curriculum at Aurora Beeches includes a mix of academic subjects, such as English, maths, and science, alongside vocational options like horticulture, animal care, and motor vehicle engineering. Students are encouraged to engage in work-based learning and receive guidance from independent careers advisors. The school also integrates therapy services to support students' long-term success and development of essential life skills.
Situated on a 50-acre campus shared with Aurora Boveridge College, the school offers modern facilities, including classrooms, vocational areas, and extensive grounds for outdoor learning. The supportive community environment fosters a holistic approach to education, ensuring that each student can thrive and work towards their individual goals.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aurora Boveridge College (60.2)
- Beaucroft Foundation School (57.1)
- Canford School (48.7)
- Boveridge House School (45.2)
- South West Regional Assessment Centre (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 42 | 20 | 22 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 25 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 25 |
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