How many pupils does Aureus School have?

Aureus School has 485 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Aureus School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Aureus School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.

Is Aureus School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aureus School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.

Where is Aureus School?

Aureus School is located at Candytuft Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF.

Aureus School

Candytuft Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF

Not rated

Inspected 22 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

485

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an academy sponsor led in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 485 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 (2025/26). 31.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 485 / 1,200 (40%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.5%

Free school meals

19%

EAL

8.3%

SEN support

21.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.0

Attainment 8

91 pupils

31.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

54.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.4%

Overall absence

33.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35.94

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

15.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

12.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£51,097

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,715 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

4.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,035

Spend per pupil

£10,163

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Candytuft Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF
Phone: 01235313713
Headteacher: Kirsty Rogers
Website: www.aureusschool.org

Academy Trust

GLF SCHOOLS →

Teaching Jobs

Pastoral & welfare

Student Inclusion Lead

PermanentFull timeGLF Specialist point 1 £28,009 FTE actual £25,099

Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherPE

Teacher of PE and Dance

PermanentPart timeMPS

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Attendance Officer

PermanentFull timeGLF Specialist 1 £28,009 (actual £25,099)

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

Site / Catering

Site Premises Assistant

PermanentPart timeGLF Associate 2.1 FTE £24,751 actual £7,689

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aureus School?: Aureus School is an academy sponsor led in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Aureus School have?: Aureus School has 485 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Aureus School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Aureus School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.
Is Aureus School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Aureus School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.
Where is Aureus School?: Aureus School is located at Candytuft Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FF.

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