Aurora Brooklands School
159 Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, PR26 7TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aurora Brooklands School is a special school in Leyland for ages 9 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2025, report published 7 September 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 July 2025
Pupils feel unconditionally accepted and valued at this school. Strong relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to feel safe and happy. All pupils have an education, health and care plan (EHC plan). Pupils who attend this school have had a disjointed educational experience prior to arriving here. Many have gaps in their learning. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils benefit from a curriculum that is tailored to their needs and interests. This helps pupils rebuild confidence. Over time, pupils work towards a range of academic and vocational qualifications. They achieve well and are proud of their accomplishments. Staff take time to understand pupils' individual needs. This helps pupils to put any previous difficulties behind them. Over time, they become respectful, confident young people who encourage each other to succeed. They demonstrate interest and curiosity in the world around them and form positive attitudes to learning. Pupils appreciate the wide range of activities offered by the school to enrich their learning. For example, they go on twice-yearly residential visits to the Aurora winter and summer games. Here, they participate in activities alongside peers from other schools across England. This helps pupils to build confidence and broaden their horizons.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, including early reading, the school has not ensured that staff have the knowledge and expertise to teach the curriculum as intended. This means that pupils do not learn as much as they could. The school should ensure that staff have the knowledge needed to teach the curriculum accurately and effectively.
- In some subjects, gaps in pupils' learning are not consistently identified and addressed. This means that some pupils do not build knowledge securely over time. The school should ensure that it identifies and addresses gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they achieve well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
14 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
67 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Aurora Brooklands School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselyn House School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Ribble Autism School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Applebee Wood School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| Bridgeway School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 11.2 |
| Cambian Red Rose School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 1.9 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Miss Katie Lyon
- Phone
- 01772454826
- Address
- 159 Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, PR26 7TB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 136003
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.