Appletree School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-12 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Natland Kendal Cumbria LA9 7QS |
| Reference Number | 130367 |
Appletree School is performing well, demonstrating a good quality of education, outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and strong personal development. Pupils feel safe and are happy, demonstrating respect and empathy towards one another. The school meets the needs of its students, many of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and provides a well-structured curriculum that supports their learning. It has a positive impact on their personal growth and community involvement, fostering strong links within the local area. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 9 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.89%
Girls: 11.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 May 2014 | Monitoring inspection |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Emergency inspection |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 May 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Exceptional behaviour and high levels of respect among pupils.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations for pupils' achievement and positive attitudes to learning.
- Broad and rich curriculum with logical planning.
- Deep understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEND.
- Effective personal development programme that reflects the school’s ethos and values.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities that build resilience and confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient subject-specific support for staff in a small number of subjects.
- Phonics programme not taught as intended, affecting reading fluency for some pupils.
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