Aurora Fairway School

About Aurora Fairway School

Aurora Fairway School is a specialist day school located in St Ives, Cambridge, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with a range of complex learning needs.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Julie Sadler

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

5.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

14.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

14.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

7 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah Taylor Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 12, 2023

4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

My child has been attending Aurora Fairway School for a year now, and while there have been some positives, I still have concerns about the consistency of support. The facilities are great, and the staff are generally kind, but I feel that my child's needs are not being fully met. We're going to try to work through these issues and see how things go.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily Walker Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 22, 2023

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

I'm so grateful to have found Aurora Fairway School for my son. The converted golf pavilion is such a unique and welcoming space, and the staff genuinely care about every child's wellbeing. My son has thrived here, participating in extracurricular activities and making friends. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David Patel Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 15, 2022

5.0

"Driven Futures Together"

As a former parent, I witnessed firsthand the positive impact of the 'Driving Futures Together' ethos at Aurora Fairway School. The staff work tirelessly to support each child's individual needs, and the facilities are top-notch. My child made great progress during their time there, and I have no hesitation in recommending the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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