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
Aurora Fairway School building in St Ives

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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