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Aureus School

Aureus School, Didcot
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Aureus School

Candytuft Way, Great Western Park, Didcot, OX11 6FF

A Good-rated secondary school in Didcot.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
485
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.7%
Attainment 8
33.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.5%
Basics 9-5
19.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.2%
EBacc APS
2.83
EBacc 9-5
5.1%
EBacc 9-4
5.1%
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About Aureus School

Aureus School is a secondary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 96 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. The school has around 485 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Candytuft Way, Didcot, OX11 6FF | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Aureus School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Jul 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Aureus School

What is Aureus School's Ofsted rating?
Aureus School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Aureus School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 96 responses): 79% of parents would recommend Aureus School.
What are Aureus School's latest exam results?
Aureus School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Aureus School located?
Aureus School is a secondary school in Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11 6FF).
How many pupils attend Aureus School?
Aureus School has around 485 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Aureus School with other schools?
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