How many pupils does Aurora Woodlands School have?

Aurora Woodlands School has 58 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Aurora Woodlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Aurora Woodlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Aurora Woodlands School?

Aurora Woodlands School is located at Woodlands, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2NG.

Aurora Woodlands School

Woodlands, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2NG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

6.6

Attainment 8

10–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent special school

Type

About Aurora Woodlands School

Aurora Woodlands School is an independent special school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 10–19. It has 58 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Other independent special school
Age Range: Ages 10–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 58 / 64 (91%)
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Contact Details

Address: Woodlands, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2NG
Phone: 01254706600
Head Teacher: Sarah Gregory
Website: www.the-aurora-group.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aurora Woodlands School?: Aurora Woodlands School is an independent special school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 10–19.
How many pupils does Aurora Woodlands School have?: Aurora Woodlands School has 58 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Aurora Woodlands School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Aurora Woodlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Aurora Woodlands School?: Aurora Woodlands School is located at Woodlands, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2NG.

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