The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Gregory
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodlands, Darwen, Lancashire, Lancashire, BB3 2NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshleigh Primary School
Primary · Very close
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 723m away
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity VC School
Primary · 1.7km away
Darwen School
Independent · 1.7km away
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aurora Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Aurora Woodlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aurora Woodlands School?
Aurora Woodlands School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aurora Woodlands School take?
Aurora Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Aurora Woodlands School?
Aurora Woodlands School is in Lancashire, BB3 2NG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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