The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025). Boys only.
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a boys-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 15
- Capacity
- 58%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Richard Keightley (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Apple Orchard School, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0RQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Apple Orchard School a selective school?
Yes. Apple Orchard School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Apple Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
Apple Orchard School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Apple Orchard School?
Apple Orchard School currently has 15 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Apple Orchard School take?
Apple Orchard School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Apple Orchard School?
Apple Orchard School is in Horsham, RH13 0RQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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