Due to the cold weather and icy conditions on the roads around the school, Aurora Woodlands School will be closed today. The safety of our students, parents, and staff is our top priority, and we want everyone to stay safe during this cold snap.
Stay warm and take care!
Darwen educator Greg Smalley from Aurora Woodlands School has been recognised with a Silver Award for Unsung Hero in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact they have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care.
Aurora Woodlands School in Darwen has been permitted by the Department for Education to educate more students and accept girls for the first time.
Aurora Woodlands School wins national innovation award for its well-being provision for special needs pupils
Aurora Woodlands School has been nominated for a national innovation award for its high quality provision for special needs pupils.
Aurora Woodlands School received a positive Ofsted report - achieving a ‘Good’ rating for all the assessed criteria. Describing the school as a happy and welcoming place, the report highlighted regular attendance, positive attitudes and improvement in behaviour and learning.
Sarah Gregory, 49, has been appointed headteacher of Aurora Woodlands School, an independent day school in Darwen which provides specialist education and therapeutic provision for boys aged 10-19.
