Applefields School
URN: 134727 • York YO31 0LW
Overview
- Name
- Applefields School
- URN
- 134727
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Booker (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01904553900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bad Bargain Lane, York YO31 0LW
Summary
Applefields School is a community special school located in York, catering to 224 mixed-gender pupils with additional needs. The school aims to empower students to "Own their futures" by providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth and achievement. With a commitment to helping students achieve their aspirations, Applefields integrates classes within mainstream secondary schools in the city, promoting a sense of belonging and community.
The curriculum at Applefields is designed to prepare students for adult life, focusing on both academic and practical skills. The school places a strong emphasis on pupil well-being, regulation, and achievement, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to thrive. Additionally, the school actively engages with families, promoting a partnership approach to education that enhances the learning experience.
Applefields School also prioritises safeguarding and online safety, with various resources available for parents and carers. The school encourages open communication through platforms like Teachers2Parents and provides information on pupil premium and transitions to further education or employment. For more details, parents can visit the school's official website.
The curriculum at Applefields is designed to prepare students for adult life, focusing on both academic and practical skills. The school places a strong emphasis on pupil well-being, regulation, and achievement, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to thrive. Additionally, the school actively engages with families, promoting a partnership approach to education that enhances the learning experience.
Applefields School also prioritises safeguarding and online safety, with various resources available for parents and carers. The school encourages open communication through platforms like Teachers2Parents and provides information on pupil premium and transitions to further education or employment. For more details, parents can visit the school's official website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet Our Senior Leaders (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Model Publication Scheme (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Policies and Handbooks (other)
- Our Mission (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- University of York (58.7)
- York St John University (58.7)
- Hob Moor Oaks School (57.9)
- York Steiner School (52.1)
- Pocklington School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 224
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 37.10
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 158 | 66 | 224 | 37.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 152 | 65 | 221 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 141 | 54 | 215 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 141 | 54 | 197 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 179 | 128 | 51 | 180 | 32.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 164 | 116 | 48 | 164 | 32.80 |
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