Is Aureus Primary School a good school?

Whether Aureus Primary School is a "good" school depends on the child, but the evidence is: Ofsted rated it "Outstanding" in 2022. Compare its Ofsted rating, exam results and student score on y.school before deciding.

What do students think of Aureus Primary School?

Aureus Primary School is collecting anonymous student ratings across teaching, culture, support, fairness, environment, and opportunity on y.school.

What is Aureus Primary School's student score?

Aureus Primary School does not yet have enough reviews to display a student score. Be the first to rate it on y.school.

How many students have rated Aureus Primary School?

0 students have submitted anonymous ratings for Aureus Primary School on y.school.

What is Aureus Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Aureus Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Aureus Primary School located?

Aureus Primary School is located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, South East, OX11 6GS.

What age range does Aureus Primary School serve?

Aureus Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

How can I rate Aureus Primary School?

You can anonymously rate Aureus Primary School on y.school. The review takes about 2 minutes and covers teaching, culture, support, fairness, environment, and opportunity. No sign-up required.

Aureus Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

Name: y.school UK School Student Ratings
Creator: y.school
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Student Score

No one has rated this school yet. Be the first.

1 more rating needed0/1

Rate this school

Facilities

N/A

Does Aureus Primary School have these facilities?

Claim this school profile to update facilities and unlock the portal.

Overall Score

8.3/10Excellent

1/3 score

Data8.3/10Gov data

StudentN/ABe the first to review

Y ScoreN/ANot yet assessed

About Aureus Primary School

Aureus Primary School is a primary academy in Didcot, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Aureus Primary School has 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 219 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.7%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.

All student scores on y.school are calculated from anonymous ratings using a transparent, deterministic methodology. Scores are freshness-weighted (18-month half-life) and include confidence tiers based on sample size, diversity, and consistency. For full details, see the y.school methodology.

OfstedOutstanding · 2022KS2 expected90%Attendance94.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
Ofsted rating

Data Explorer

8.3

Excellent

/ 10

Data Score

Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Aureus Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 219 pupils
SEN support: 22% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 90% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 22% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality64/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Aureus Primary School

At Aureus Primary School, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

94% met the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths.

Attendance at Aureus Primary School

Aureus Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Aureus Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Aureus Primary School is 22.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Aureus Primary School

Aureus Primary School has 219 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

22% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Aureus Primary School Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Aureus Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Aureus Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Aureus Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Aureus Primary School