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Appleford School

Shrewton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 7-18Independent156 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

33.5/ 100

Regional

Academic record79

Press reputation52

Prestige45

Parental signal3

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEBTEC

Subjects

EnglishMathsScienceHistoryPEBTECPHSEFood TechnologyPhotographyArts

Entrance requirements

Pupils must have dyslexia or specific learning difficulties (dyspraxia, dyscalculia or associated learning needs). International pupils must be fluent in English. Process involves contact with Registrar, parent visit, and a five-day pupil taster visit. School cannot support pupils with behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Life & activities

Sports

PESport

Arts

ArtPotteryPhotographyFood Technology

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh AwardHorse ridingGolfArcheryOutdoor AdventureCo-curricular clubs and activitiesForeign travelExpeditions

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Dining: School fee includes lunch. Boarding fee includes all meals.

Pastoral care: High levels of pastoral support geared to the needs of the individual. Experienced, mature and caring Houseparents in warm and friendly boarding houses. Peer Mentoring Scheme and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. Wellbeing programme including therapy dogs. Special provision for Military Families.

Boarding houses

Elm HouseWillows HouseThe BeechesMaddington House

Latest inspection

Excellent (consistently awarded the highest possible grades by the Independent Schools Inspectorate)

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