Aurora Poppyfield School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
34
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(20/05/2025)
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Lower Road
Effingham
KT24 5JP
01372678630

School Description

This is a nurturing and inclusive school where pupils are supported to engage with learning in a meaningful and personalised way. A strong culture of understanding and belonging runs throughout. Staff and pupils recognise and celebrate individual differences. Relationships are fundamental to the school’s success. Staff invest time and care in building trust. This underpins the school’s calm, respectful and purposeful environment. The school has identified the specific times in the school day where pupils particularly struggle to maintain positive behaviour. They have carefully crafted the timetable to combat this and support pupils to be successful. Pupils are well supported to develop confidence and resilience. There is a robust emphasis on understanding each pupil’s unique social, emotional and academic needs. The highly individualised approach is recognised by staff and pupils alike. As a result of the school’s work, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. This includes helping pupils to understand how to keep themselves safe online and in the real world. Staff are acutely aware of the specific risks that pupils here may encounter. They adapt the curriculum offer and provide bespoke support to counter these risks and equip pupils for life beyond the school gates.

Aurora Poppyfield School Parent Reviews



57% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 43% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 21% Agree 36% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 43% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 36% Strongly Agree 14% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>36, "strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 43% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 14% Strongly Agree 29% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>14, "strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 29% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 43% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 29% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 43% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 7% Agree 14% Disagree 29% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 29% {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>29} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 29% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025
Yes 57% No 43% {"yes"=>57, "no"=>43} Figures based on 14 responses up to 21-05-2025

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Aurora Poppyfield School Catchment Area Map

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