Aurora Eccles School
Norwich, Norfolk, East of England · NR16 2NZ
A small independent school for boys and girls aged 11 to 19, Aurora Eccles School educates around 211 pupils in Norwich, Norfolk. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good at its most recent inspection, with personal development also judged good and all compliance standards met. Led by Head Mr Christopher MacKinnon, it offers a non-denominational, day-only setting on a notably intimate scale, where the modest roll allows pupils to be known individually. Families considering the school should weigh this nurturing environment against the published academic figures.
211
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Pupils
- 211
- Location
- Norwich, Norfolk, East of England
- Website
- https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/eccles-school
- Telephone
- 01953 887217
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Christopher MacKinnon
Latest results
Attainment 8
6.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
5%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSE qualifications across its secondary years. Published outcomes are well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score stands at 6.5, against a national average of 46.9, and 5 per cent of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Prospective parents will want to discuss these results directly with the school and understand the context behind them.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 17 September 2024
The last word
A small, good-rated independent day school where individual attention is a genuine strength; the headline academic figures, however, merit close scrutiny.
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Aurora Eccles School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Aurora Eccles School located?
Aurora Eccles School is located at Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ.
What type of school is Aurora Eccles School?
Aurora Eccles School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Aurora Eccles School?
Aurora Eccles School has approximately 211 pupils on roll.
What is Aurora Eccles School's inspection rating?
Aurora Eccles School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 17 September 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.