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Aurora Hedgeway School Catchment Area

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

Aurora Hedgeway School is an other independent special not applicable school in Pilning, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-19

Age range

61

Pupils

63

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Aurora Hedgeway School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Aurora Hedgeway School?

The catchment area for Aurora Hedgeway School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Aurora Hedgeway School: 63 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Aurora Hedgeway School has a published admission number of 63 places. 61 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 63, South Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

South Gloucestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find South Gloucestershire school admissions →

Aurora Hedgeway School: School Information

Full address
Rookery Lane, Pilning, BS35 4JN
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
138563

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Aurora Hedgeway School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Aurora Hedgeway School

What is the catchment area for Aurora Hedgeway School?

The catchment area for Aurora Hedgeway School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Aurora Hedgeway School oversubscribed?

Aurora Hedgeway School is operating close to its capacity of 63 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Aurora Hedgeway School?

Admission to Aurora Hedgeway School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 Hedgeway School cover?

Aurora Hedgeway School is a not applicable school in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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