APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
URN: 145949 • Newark NG22 9EX
Overview
- Name
- APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
- URN
- 145949
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michaela Ledsham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01623629902
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Farm House, Newark NG22 9EX
Summary
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is an independent special school and charity located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, catering to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With a capacity of 20 pupils, the school currently supports 17 students, providing a nurturing environment designed to foster personal growth and development. APTCOO has been serving the community for over 35 years, focusing on the social, emotional, and educational needs of its students.
The school operates across four sites, each offering unique specialisms and a range of tailored services. APTCOO emphasizes early intervention and preventative practices, aiming to keep children safe, happy, and thriving. Support services include crisis intervention, emotional well-being assistance, after-school activity groups, and outreach programs for families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Community engagement is central to APTCOO's ethos, promoting social interaction and reducing isolation among families. The school encourages collaboration between families and professionals, creating a supportive network that enhances the overall well-being of its students and their families.
The school operates across four sites, each offering unique specialisms and a range of tailored services. APTCOO emphasizes early intervention and preventative practices, aiming to keep children safe, happy, and thriving. Support services include crisis intervention, emotional well-being assistance, after-school activity groups, and outreach programs for families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and care.
Community engagement is central to APTCOO's ethos, promoting social interaction and reducing isolation among families. The school encourages collaboration between families and professionals, creating a supportive network that enhances the overall well-being of its students and their families.
Useful links
- here (download)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- APTCOO in Bassetlaw (other)
- Independent Special School (other)
- Cameleon Lodge - Forest School (other)
- Key Information (other)
- North Farm House (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Family Support (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Catch 22 (62.9)
- Newark Orchard School (45.9)
- Edgehill School (45.2)
- Newark Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Rodney School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 20
- Pupils
- 17
- Boys
- 9
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-09-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 20 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 20 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
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