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Welcome and thank you for visiting the Auriol Junior School website.
It is a privilege and an honour to lead Auriol Junior School, a thriving three-form entry school in Surrey with a specialist Deaf Resource Base. As part of the Bourne Education Trust, we work closely with colleagues across a family of primary and secondary schools, sharing expertise and opportunities that benefit all our children.
Our motto, Challenge, Inspire, Prepare, is much more than a set of words. It underpins everything we do and reflects our commitment to helping every child flourish both academically and personally.
At Auriol, we strive to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and supported, while also being challenged to achieve their very best. Through high-quality teaching and a rich, engaging curriculum, we inspire curiosity, foster a love of learning and encourage children to think deeply about the world around them.
We believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents, interests and character. Through experiencing both success and challenge, they learn resilience, perseverance and adaptability. Our dedicated staff work closely with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing, helping them build the confidence, independence and social skills needed to thrive.
Ultimately, our aim is to prepare children not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond school. We want every child to leave Auriol as a confident learner, a responsible citizen and a kind, respectful individual who is ready to make a positive contribution to society.
At Auriol, we view education as a shared endeavour involving not just our children, staff and local governing committee but also parents and the wider community. We are dedicated to working collaboratively, ensuring that every child receives the support and care they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
See what our current families think of our school. Auriol Junior School | Ofsted Parent View
We would love the opportunity to show you around. Admissions and Tours - Auriol Junior School
James Knights
Headteacher
Here are some excerpts from our June 2025 Ofsted inspection:
'This is a school that fosters a caring ethos. Consideration for others is very important here. Regularly, the school urges pupils to self-reflect on their own and others’ feelings. Pupils behave well'.
'Pupils enjoy school and are happy here. The school recognises pupils’ talents and supports them to follow their interests'.
'The school has high expectations for pupils and supports them to reach their potential relentlessly'.
'Pupils achieve exceptionally well here. This is reflected in the school’s published outcomes in 2024, which are well above the national average. The ambitious, well-organised curriculum includes a wide range of subjects, in line with the national curriculum'.
'The school prepares pupils for later life exceptionally well...the school supports pupils to embrace and persist with challenge..the school emboldens pupils to push beyond perceived boundaries'.
