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Aurora Fairway School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Aurora Fairway School is a other independent special not applicable school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 48 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

48

Pupils

49

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Aurora Fairway School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Aurora Fairway School is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Aurora Fairway School — School Information

Full address
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6AL
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
DfE URN
149186

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Frequently Asked Questions — Aurora Fairway School

Is Aurora Fairway School oversubscribed? ▾

Aurora Fairway School is operating close to its capacity of 49 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Aurora Fairway School? ▾

Admission to Aurora Fairway School is managed by Cambridgeshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Aurora Fairway School cover? ▾

Aurora Fairway School is a not applicable school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.