About Us
At The Aurora Group, we believe in giving people the opportunities they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Established in 2015, we are now the UK’s sixth largest provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Across our network of pioneering schools, colleges and residential homes, our dedicated and experienced staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents, skills and abilities.
The Aurora Group | Special Needs & Disability (SEND) Schools
Our children’s services include specialist day schools and children’s homes. Our adult services include specialist post 16 colleges and residential care homes.
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Aurora Beeches School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a peaceful, rural setting, for young people aged 11- 16 with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Cranborne, Dorset- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
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11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Brooklands School
Visit SiteAn independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.
Leyland, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
9 -16Mixed- 38 weeks of the year, day
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Aurora Caterham Education Centre
Visit SiteSpecialist secondary education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 11-19 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Caterham, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -16Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
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Aurora Cedars School
Visit SiteA specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 5-19 with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Wolverhampton- ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
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5 -19Mixed- 38 week, day
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Aurora Eccles School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a creative, supportive environment, for students aged 11-18 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Quidenham, Norfolk- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -16Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
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Aurora Fairway School
Visit SiteA specialist day school located in St Ives, Cambridge, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs.
St Ives, Cambridgeshire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Hanley School
Visit SiteIndependent specialist education for young people aged 6 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Bucknall, Staffordshire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more
6 -19Mixed- 38 week, day
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Aurora Hedgeway School
Visit SiteFlexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication.
Pilning, South Gloucestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
7 -19Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Ivy Lane School
Visit SiteA specialist school providing education for young people aged 11 to 19 with complex care needs.
Wakefield- ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Complex Health Needs
Complex Health Needs
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -19Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
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Aurora Keyes Barn School
Visit SiteA specialist, independent primary school for boys aged 5-12 who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional or mental health needs.
Salwick, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
5 -12Boys- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Visit SiteEducation, care and therapeutic support for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.
Meldreth, Cambridgeshire- ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - Complex Health Needs
Complex Health Needs
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - PDA
- PMLD
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Profound and multiple learning difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
- SLD
6 -19Mixed- 38 and 52 Weeks, day
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Aurora Poppyfield School
Visit SiteA specialist day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11- 16 with Autism and associated behavioural and communication difficulties.
Effingham, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Redehall School
Visit SiteSpecialist education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 7-16 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Smallfield, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
7 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Rowan School
Visit SiteA brand-new specialist and therapeutic provision supporting pupils aged 5 -16 with autism spectrum conditions, moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
Reading- ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLD
5 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Severnside School
Visit SiteA specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism and additional learning needs.
Berkeley, Gloucestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Summerfields School
Visit SiteA brand new school supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Wilmslow, Cheshire East- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - COIN
- MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more - SLCN
5 -19Mixed- 38 Week , day
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Aurora Vincent House School
Visit SiteA brand new SEND Secondary school opening in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, for young people who are predominantly autistic aged 11-16.
Horsham- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora White House School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-11 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Quidenham, Norfolk- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
5 -11Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Wilden View School
Visit SiteA brand new school supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have a range of complex learning needs including social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties
Kidderminster, Worcestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
5 -19Mixed- 38 Week , day
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Aurora Woodlands School
Visit SiteAn independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 10-19 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.
Darwen, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
10 -19Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Boveridge College
Visit SiteA specialist further education college providing day and residential support for young people with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Cranborne, Dorset- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
16 -25Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
- Up to 52 Weeks, residential
- 38 weeks, outreach
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Aurora Foxes
Visit SiteAurora Foxes is a specialist college and training hotel for young people aged 16 - 25 with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead.
Minehead, Somerset- Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
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16 -25Mixed- 38 week, day
- 38 week, residential
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Aurora Hyde Lodge Residential Home
Visit SiteLiving and learning in a warm, nurturing environment for young adults with complex needs and multiple learning difficulties.
Westbury Park, Bristol- Adults with complex and severe learning difficulties
Adults with complex and severe learning difficulties
Find out more - PDA
18+Mixed- 52 Week, residential
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Aurora Meldreth Manor Children's Home
Visit SiteA residential children’s home for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.
Meldreth, Cambridgeshire- ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - Complex Health Needs
Complex Health Needs
Find out more - PMLD
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Profound and multiple learning difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
- SLD
6 -19Mixed- 52 Weeks, residential
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Aurora Orchard Manor Residential Home
Visit SiteA living and learning environment, designed to facilitate the transition from education into adulthood for young adults with multiple complex needs.
Meldreth, Cambridgeshire- ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - Complex Health Needs
Complex Health Needs
Find out more - PMLD
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Profound and multiple learning difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
- SLD
18 -30Mixed- 52 Week, residential
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