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Aurora Woodlands School Catchment Area

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

Aurora Woodlands School is a other independent special not applicable school in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 10–19, with 58 pupils, and a capacity of 64 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10–19

Age range

58

Pupils

64

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Aurora Woodlands School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Aurora Woodlands School — School Information

Full address
Woodlands, Holly Tree Close, Lancashire, BB3 2NG
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10–19 years
DfE URN
138884

Other Not applicable Schools in Lancashire

If Aurora Woodlands School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Lancashire are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Aurora Woodlands School

Is Aurora Woodlands School oversubscribed?

Aurora Woodlands School is operating close to its capacity of 64 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Aurora Woodlands School?

Admission to Aurora Woodlands School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Woodlands School cover?

Aurora Woodlands School is a not applicable school in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 10–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.