Headteacher's Welcome

I am immensely proud to be the newly appointed Headteacher of Aureus School;
I have a passion for comprehensive education and I firmly believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. My approach is driven by my belief in inclusive education and centred around high expectations of all students.    

As the only co-educational comprehensive school in Didcot we have a fantastic student body whose range of attributes contribute to making Aureus School a vibrant community. I have the privilege to be working with a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic staff body who are passionate about inspiring our young people every single day, enabling them to thrive. As a community we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed.

Every student is unique and we strive to create an environment where each individual can be their authentic self; we believe in the power of diversity and that the individual attributes each student brings contribute to the success of our school. High expectations of behaviour provide students with the stable and calm environment in which they can learn effectively, and the personal development curriculum encourages kindness, acceptance and an understanding of others’ views and opinions.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where students can thrive. We have an extensive selection of trips and visits, including Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, theatre productions, sporting events and trips abroad. Our school is always filled with the energy of sporting activities, STEM challenges and competitions, as well as music and drama performances and other artistic pursuits. The fantastic artwork our students produce can also be seen through handmade costumes, the amazing makeup in productions and also by simply walking around the school. At Aureus our extra-curricular opportunities combine to create a caring and highly successful school, where opportunities and experiences are highly valued.

As a parent I know that every family wants the very best for their young people; at Aureus we do too. 

Kirsty Rogers

Headteacher