Appletree School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
14
AGES
6 - 12
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(03/12/2019)
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Natland
Kendal
LA9 7QS
01539560253

School Description

This school is a warm, welcoming and caring place for pupils. Many pupils have already faced significant barriers to learning before they arrive at Appletree. Staff enable them to make a fresh start. Everyone wants the best for pupils and values them as individuals. Leaders and staff build relationships with pupils that are strong and positive. This helps pupils to feel secure and ready to learn. Teachers have high expectations for all. Pupils know that their teachers expect them to listen carefully and to work hard. Teachers explain things clearly so that pupils know what they must do. This helps pupils to get on with their work. Pupils’ behaviour is typically good. Well-trained staff know how to support them if any difficulties do occur. Pupils enjoy the many trips and visits away from the school. For example, they travel to Manchester to sing in the Young Voices festival and enjoy the socialising with other young people. They take part in outdoor learning activities in the Lake District. These experiences help pupils to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. Pupils are safe and feel happy. They know who to talk to if they need help. Pupils say that bullying is rare at Appletree. They trust teachers and staff to deal with any bullying that does occur.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.