Appletree School
URN: 130367 • Kendal LA9 7QS
Overview
- Name
- Appletree School
- URN
- 130367
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rowan Knapton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539560253
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Natland, Kendal LA9 7QS
Summary
Appletree School, located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, is an independent special school catering to a small cohort of up to 18 pupils aged 6-12. The school focuses on supporting children who have experienced severe trauma, neglect, and abuse, providing a therapeutic environment designed to help them heal and thrive. With a current enrollment of 9 students, Appletree emphasizes a tailored approach to education and therapy, ensuring that the needs of each child are met within a supportive community.
The school's ethos is rooted in a therapeutic framework that prioritises emotional safety and resilience. Children participate in individual therapy sessions with qualified clinicians, using creative methods such as art, play, and music to process their experiences. This holistic approach aims to help students understand their feelings, build secure attachments, and develop a sense of belonging, which is essential for their personal growth and learning.
Appletree School's commitment to creating a nurturing environment is reflected in its focus on fostering a sense of family and community among students. By encouraging children to express themselves and care for others, the school aims to instill hope and empower them to navigate future challenges.
The school's ethos is rooted in a therapeutic framework that prioritises emotional safety and resilience. Children participate in individual therapy sessions with qualified clinicians, using creative methods such as art, play, and music to process their experiences. This holistic approach aims to help students understand their feelings, build secure attachments, and develop a sense of belonging, which is essential for their personal growth and learning.
Appletree School's commitment to creating a nurturing environment is reflected in its focus on fostering a sense of family and community among students. By encouraging children to express themselves and care for others, the school aims to instill hope and empower them to navigate future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sandgate School (64.3)
- Cambian Whinfell School (62.3)
- South Lakes Academy (55.2)
- Fellside School (45.2)
- Holme Park School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 6 - 12
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 18
- Pupils
- 9
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1996-05-16
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 18 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 0.00 |
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