The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–12
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 9
- Capacity
- 50%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Rowan Knapton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
December 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
May 2014 | Inspection
Emergency inspection
November 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
April 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Location
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Appletree School a selective school?
Yes. Appletree 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 Appletree School's Ofsted rating?
Appletree School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Appletree School?
Appletree School currently has 9 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Appletree School take?
Appletree School caters for pupils aged 6 to 12.
Where is Appletree School?
Appletree School is in Kendal, LA9 7QS, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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