Aurora Fairway School
URN: 149186 • St Ives PE27 6AL
Overview
- Name
- Aurora Fairway School
- URN
- 149186
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Sadler (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01480772930
- Website
- Visit Aurora Fairway School website
- Address
-
High Leys, St Ives PE27 6AL
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Summary
Aurora Fairway School is an independent special school located in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, catering to students aged 11-16 with a range of needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as autism spectrum conditions. The school operates with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and safety, fostering a welcoming environment where individual learning styles are understood and supported.
The curriculum at Aurora Fairway is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, focusing on developing confident individuals, successful learners, and responsible citizens. It offers a broad and balanced educational framework that includes academic subjects aligned with the National Curriculum, alongside functional life skills. Students have access to various accredited programmes, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, tailored to meet their diverse abilities and interests.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the vision of "Driving Futures Together," highlights the importance of collaboration among students, families, and staff to raise aspirations and achievements. With a dedicated team of specialists, Aurora Fairway aims to empower students to reach their full potential in education, employment, and independence.
The curriculum at Aurora Fairway is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, focusing on developing confident individuals, successful learners, and responsible citizens. It offers a broad and balanced educational framework that includes academic subjects aligned with the National Curriculum, alongside functional life skills. Students have access to various accredited programmes, including GCSEs and Functional Skills, tailored to meet their diverse abilities and interests.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the vision of "Driving Futures Together," highlights the importance of collaboration among students, families, and staff to raise aspirations and achievements. With a dedicated team of specialists, Aurora Fairway aims to empower students to reach their full potential in education, employment, and independence.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Ia School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 49
- Pupils
- 48
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 22
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-09-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 48 | 26 | 22 | 49 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 49 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 49 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 49 |
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