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28/03/24

I will never get bored of whole school assemblies. What a fantastic end to the term. Now for wrapping up a few emails and meetings before the show this evening. pic.twitter.com/YoDlrLA6Mf

28/03/24

This term's edition of The Golden Rule is now available on our website:https://t.co/8B6f1kbGJy pic.twitter.com/tFsnhq92iF

28/03/24

It's Showtime!Don't miss out on what is set to be a fantastic showcase of our students' continuous hard work. https://t.co/cbFgeAI3f9... pic.twitter.com/gyh7NoSKFU

27/03/24

Such a lovely afternoon presenting for their some brilliant quick and effective T and L strategies to go away with and start using tomorrow! Well done and Sam 4 organising. Was proud to represent with 5 tips in 5mins:) pic.twitter.com/zyxGvszov3

27/03/24

There's still time to buy tickets for our Creative & Expressive Arts Showcase at Cornerstone tomorrow evening at 7pm. Don't miss out! https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/NTCvZpAvDc

27/03/24

Huge congratulations to Mrs McAuliffe's students; Caleb, Tamas and Archit, who received 90/90 marks for Component 2 - Performing a script of the Performing Arts BTECA wonderful result and fully deserved - their performance of Lord of The Flies was sublime. pic.twitter.com/b6S8WU1RRb

27/03/24

Make time during the Easter Holidays to Drop Everything and Read with these popular recommendations from our librarian, Miss Hope. All titles are currently available in our school library. pic.twitter.com/DNw3fnxTK7

27/03/24

Don't forget to purchase one of our summer term polo tops.These aren't compulsory, however, once the weather is warmer they will be more comfortable than wearing a shirt & tie.They can only be worn with a blazer & not a coat/jacket if it is cooler inside the classroom/school. pic.twitter.com/odsR2Pakdw

27/03/24

If you are able to donate any dresses or suits/Tuxedos, please drop them off at our main reception. Many thanks. pic.twitter.com/h6USJvT32l

27/03/24

See an extract tomorrow at our Showcase at The Cornerstone, Didcot https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnUCome and watch the full play of Age is Revolting at Aureus School on Tuesday 23 April 3.30pm or at The North Wall Theatre, Oxford on Sunday 28 April - booking now! pic.twitter.com/ru25GuMXfH

27/03/24

We were so privileged to host Kate from The National Theatre in London, as well as Abie Walton and Clive Stevenson from the North Wall Theatre in Oxford, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/0ObciVr7FL

26/03/24

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26/03/24

Science Robot Competition winners!A hotly contested competition saw teams code their bots to spell a word and navigate through a track. Fantastic results. Winners with their prize. Well done Y10 pic.twitter.com/5AebjVeN22

26/03/24

83 of our Yr10 students visited Careersfest last week. The event was held at the Kassam Stadium by . It was an amazing opportunity for our students to meet face-to-face with local and national employers and explore post 16 opportunities. pic.twitter.com/BXutzjbBWJ

26/03/24

This was our Y11 Period 6 English revision session from last week. We had over 50 students in attendance.We will be holding P6 revision every week until the exams as well as our revision evening, open to both students and parents, on Monday, April 15th from 5pm - 6pm. pic.twitter.com/GwzzcwAUw3

25/03/24

To book tickets, use the following link: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/HlcLI68BCF

25/03/24

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25/03/24

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22/03/24

Don't Miss Out!To book tickets, use the following link: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/I8lVXnSGZt

21/03/24

Year 9 investigated the properties of ionic compounds today. #Chemistry pic.twitter.com/Sm8cZ9Ol0S

School Performance

 

 

School Improvement Journey 
Our school is on a rapid improvement journey. Since the appointment of the new Headteacher in September 2023, the progress the school is making towards securing the improvement necessary to improve the educational journey of our students is intangible. 

In July 2023, the Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted the progress the school was making towards securing a good judgement. The pace at which the improvement is happening has significantly improved and the school is showing its true potential. 

Central to our recent improvements has been a dedicated focus on behaviour for learning, fostering an environment where students thrive and excel. Through our unwavering commitment to creating a responsible, supportive school community, we have witnessed a remarkable transformation in student conduct, paving the way for enhanced learning experiences. 

Currently, our spotlight is on refining teaching and learning practices to ensure every classroom is a beacon of educational excellence. By implementing strategies that leave no room for opting out, we are nurturing an environment where every student is inspired to succeed. 

At Aureus School, we are immensely proud of our journey this far and are confident that our progress is not only rapid but also sustainable.

To read our recent Ofsted reports please click here or see below. 

Ofsted Report March 2022

GCSE Results 2023

Our staff and students were celebrating after the Class of 2023 achieved some outstanding GCSE results, with 42 per cent gaining Grades 9 to 4 and 4 per cent Grades 9 to 7.

A fifth of all English results (20 per cent) at our school were graded between 9 and 7, along with over a quarter (27 per cent) of all Biology grades.

This year also saw our first Dance GCSE students, with 14 per cent attaining Grades 9 to 7.

The students were only the second year to take GCSEs at Aureus, which is a member of the GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. 

High achievers included Malhar V, who said: "I'm really pleased to have received 9s in Maths and the Sciences. I prepared for my exams by doing lots of practice papers and I would advise other students to start revision early. I'm aiming to go to Oxford University."

Among the school’s other high fliers were Olivia S and Alice S.

“I'm really pleased with my results,” said Olivia, who is going to Henley College to do A Levels. “I started revising early. The time goes by so quickly so I would advise others to start way earlier than you plan to."

“I used flash cards and then nearer the time I used practice papers to help prepare and they helped me get used to the format of the exam."

Alice will go onto Didcot Sixth Form to study Maths, Biology and Chemistry. She said:

"I'm very happy with my results, especially the 9 in Art. I revised by going through all the textbooks and making notes, and then practice papers too.”

Our Headteacher at the time, Julie Hunter said: 

“Aureus School is proud of the Class of 2023. This group of students had Year 7 as their only interrupted secondary school experience and have taken every opportunity to develop both their academic and wider skills. There are many successes today, from students with seven-plus Grade 8/9s at GCSE moving on to study A Levels at Didcot Sixth Form, to others achieving the necessary qualifications they need to access apprenticeships, and others off to performing arts schools. We wish our second exam cohort well, and we look forward to meeting them again as Aureus Alumni."

School Performance Data

Aureus Alumni: Class of 2023