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# Appleford School

A unique path to success

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.applefordschool.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## News

- [News](https://www.applefordschool.org/news/) - News
- [ISI Report 2024](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/10/11/isi-report-2024/) - Appleford School FINAL REPORT Please find the link for the latest ISI report.
- [Ofsted Report 2024](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/05/17/ofsted-report-2024/) - Appleford School Full Report 10271784 Final 2024 Please find above the link to our latest Ofsted Report
- [Speech Day](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/07/25/speech-day/) - Speech Day was an unforgettable celebration of our pupil's talents and hard work. Miss Zoe Wannamaker, our incredible Patron, added a touch of stardust as she joined Rev Bromiley in presenting the awards.
- [Three Peaks Challenge](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/07/15/year-7-and-8-activity-week/) - 6 of our pupils did the Three Peaks Challenge in 23 hours and 10 minutes!
- [Appleford Challenge](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/07/14/camino-trip-2023/) - 43 pupils from Appleford cycled from Devizes to Westminster along the canal ways.
- [Old Applefordians Day](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/06/09/old-applefordians-day-2/) - What a fabulous day we had for Old Applefordians’ Day. The sun shone, the Silver Band played, and parents and pupils, past and present, all enjoyed a wonderful day.
- [Dog Trust Visit](https://www.applefordschool.org/2024/02/15/dog-trust-visit/) - A huge thank you to pupils, parents and staff who have generously donated blankets, towels, duvets, treats, collars bowls and not forgetting the all important toys! The year 10 BTEC students had an informative and detailed insight to the wonderful work that goes on behind the scenes at the DogsTrust. We were treated as VIPs
- [ISI - Appleford is Excellent](https://www.applefordschool.org/2023/02/28/isi-appleford-is-excellent/) - We are delighted to announce that the ISI have deemed Appleford School, yet again, as Excellent. Please do read the report as I believe the ISI inspectors have summarised the true essence of Appleford and this could only be achieved through the efforts of the entire school and our parents. 2023 ISI Inspection Report

## Pages

- [Welcome to Appleford School](https://www.applefordschool.org/) - Welcome to Appleford School’s website. For over 30 years we have been providing the highest quality teaching for pupils with dyslexia and associated special educational needs such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia. We are a highly successful specialist dyslexia Prep and Senior School providing day, weekly and full boarding for pupils from 7 to 18 set
- [Safeguarding](https://www.applefordschool.org/safeguarding-policy/) - We have a whole school approach to safeguarding, which is the golden thread that runs throughout every aspect of Appleford School. Our fundamental priority is our children and their wellbeing; this is first and foremost. Our Safeguarding Team The Appleford School safeguarding team can be reached by emailing safeguarding@appleford.wilts.sch.uk or alternatively, more details of
- [Curriculum](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/curriculum/) - Preparatory School The Prep School starts for children in Year 4 and ends in Year 8, after which the pupils move to our Senior School at Appleford. Each child has a Form Teacher responsible for his or her academic progress and pastoral care, which is augmented by our Pastoral and Therapy teams and overseen by
- [Vacancies](https://www.applefordschool.org/news/vacancies/) - Appleford School is a specialist day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 – 18 with dyslexia and associated learning needs, set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside in the village of Shrewton, just off the A303. Our ethos is to build children’s confidence through continuous support and celebration of success. Rated ‘Excellent’ by ISI in
- [Policies and Statement of Purpose](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/policies/) - School Policies are regularly reviewed and updated by the Senior Management Team. In addition to the policies below, the school holds a comprehensive log of policies and procedures which may be viewed on request. Should you wish for further information, please contact the school office. Contact Us
- [Term Dates](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/term-dates/) - SPRING 2026 Boarders Return Monday 5th January 2026 Term Begins Tuesday 6th January 2026 Exeat (Sat/Sun) Friday 23rd January 2026 (3:05 pick up) Monday 26th January 2026 (Boarders return Sunday 25th January 2026, 6pm – no evening meal provided) Half Term (1 Week) Friday 13th February 2026 (3:05 pick up) Monday 16th
- [Inspections](https://www.applefordschool.org/inspections/) - Here at Appleford School, we are committed to providing a high-quality education and ensuring that our students have a safe and supportive learning environment. Regular inspections play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the standard of education and facilities at our school. We value the feedback from these inspections and take them seriously. The
- [Staff](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/staff/)
- [Fees](https://www.applefordschool.org/admissions/fees/) - Appleford School is a fee-paying specialist school where high quality education is coupled with a realistic value-for-money fee structure. Our fees are set at a competitive rate and take into account our small class sizes, excellent classroom support and our high standards of evening and weekend care for boarders. The fees for the academic year
- [The School Day](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/the-school-day/) - 07:00 Boarders get up and wash 07:30 Boarders have breakfast 08:30 Day pupils start to arrive 08:45 Registration 09:00 Lesson 1 09:50 Lesson 2 10:40 Morning break 10:55 Lesson 3 11:45 Lesson 4 12.35 Tutor Time and Prep School Lunch (Lower prep 12.20) 12:50 Senior School Lunch 13.50 Lesson 5 14:40 Lesson 6 15:30
- [Admissions](https://www.applefordschool.org/admissions/) - Appleford welcomes pupils aged 7 – 18 years, with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and associated learning needs. We are unable to support pupils with behavioural difficulties (EBD). We understand that finding the best school for your child is paramount and our Registrar is here to help you in this process. Our
- [Maddington House](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/willow-house/) - Year 11 Girls Maddington House is the boarding house for year 11 Girls, who are looked after by Head of Boarding Mr. Dudley Manning. The Girls have their own common room where they can relax. The boarders are also encouraged to add personal touches to their accommodation and belongings. There is also a lovely private
- [The Beeches](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/the-beeches/) - Year 5 to 10 Girls The Beeches was built to provide spacious and modern accommodation for our female pupils. Twin and three bedded rooms with en-suite facilities, along with a large common room with a mini kitchen area, gives our girls in Years 5 to 10 a place to relax with their friends and unwind
- [Boarding](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/) - Rated 'Outstanding' for overall experiences and progress of children and young people - Ofsted Head of Boarding Mr. Manning Head of Boarding, who oversees the Houseparents and their teams of staff to ensure that Boarders are all fully supported. Boarding is a real strength and very much part of Appleford life. Our Houses reflect
- [Elm House](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/elm-house/) - Years 10 to 11 Boys Elm House looks after Year 10 to 11 boarding boys in School. The Houseparent for Elm House is Mr. Finn Sherwood, and he lives in Elm House in his own separate accommodation and is always on hand. Mr. Sherwood is assisted by Mrs. Barbra Williams. There are also other boarding
- [Willows House](https://www.applefordschool.org/willows-house/) - Year 6 to 9 Boys Willows House looks after Years 6 to 9 boarding boys in School. The Houseparent for Willows House is Mr. Oliver Woolland, he lives in Willows House in his own separate accommodation and is always on hand. Mr. Woolland is assisted by Mrs. Terri Marsay. There are also other boarding staff
- [Friends of Appleford](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/friends-of-appleford/) - Appleford School is very fortunate to have the support of an active Parents Association that works to enrich the School.
- [Life After Appleford](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/life-after-appleford/) - We would love to hear all about our former pupils’ success and how they are finding the new adventure; but also to offer support and advice.
- [Sport](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/co-curricular/sport/) - Appleford places much emphasis on a healthy and active lifestyle. Our PE department boasts a range of lessons that would be the envy of much larger schools. Expert and enthusiastic staff develop both physical fitness and enjoyment in such traditional sports as rugby, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, netball, football and rounders, trampolining and badminton. PE sessions
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.applefordschool.org/cookie-policy/) - Cookie Policy
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.applefordschool.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy
- [Contact](https://www.applefordschool.org/contact/) - Appleford School Shrewton Nr. Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HL View map Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *MessageGDPR Agreement *I consent to having this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my enquiry.Submit School Office Tel: 01980 621020 School Office Email: secretary@appleford.wilts.sch.uk Appleford Ltd, trading as Appleford School
- [About Us](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/) - Appleford is a leading independent, co-educational Prep and Senior school for children aged 7 to 18, with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia.
- [Welcome to Appleford School from Mr David King](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/welcome-to-appleford-school-2/) - Appleford is a wonderful place in which to learn and to grow up. Since 1988 we have provided opportunities for boys and girls to fulfil their potential, and to develop as confident young adults. Here at Appleford you will find a caring and inspiring school, situated in open countryside in the heart of Wiltshire. Our
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/pastoral-care/) - At Appleford School, we foster a secure, homely atmosphere in which pupils’ comfort and well-being is at the centre of all we do. We have a specialist team who work together to help pupils feel happy and supported to access their learning throughout the academic day, and this continues into boarding where necessary. Being a
- [School Life](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/) - Academic Appleford offers a range of subjects delivered by an experienced and highly qualified body of teachers. Lessons are undertaken in well-equipped classrooms with high levels of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) making use of the latest multi-sensory resources. Our IT facilities offer an unrivalled ratio of computers per child in every classroom. Class based lessons
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/pastoral-care/) - The development of responsibility, good manners and well-honed social skills are fundamental to life at Appleford. We still adhere to ‘old fashioned’ principals of politeness and respect for others and we reinforce this through a well-developed PSHEE programme and fair systems of reward and sanctions. Our Pastoral team is headed up by Mrs Allen and
- [Artwork and Photography](https://www.applefordschool.org/artwork-and-photography/)
- [Co-Curricular](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/co-curricular/) - We place a high emphasis on the sporting, personal and social benefits of co-curricular activities and as such these play a vital role in life at Appleford.
- [FAQs](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/faqs/) - FAQs
- [Make an Enquiry](https://www.applefordschool.org/admissions/make-an-enquiry/) - If you would like to apply for a place for your child at Appleford please fill in this form and our Registrar will contact you. Alternatively, please call us on 01980 621020 We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you through the process. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name
- [Therapy](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/therapy/) - Children are taught in their classes, alongside their peers. Sometimes, however, individual pupils require specialist support either in class or through additional individual or small group support from specialist therapeutic professionals. At Appleford, we provide this through our in-house, highly qualified, Occupational and Speech and Language Therapists and the Pastoral Team. Working within the Learning
- [How We Teach](https://www.applefordschool.org/how-we-teach/) - The overriding principle at Appleford is to instil children with the confidence to learn. Our curriculum provides a specialised, multi-sensory approach with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills combined with access to the full curriculum. Therefore, each pupil follows a carefully structured, individualised programme of work designed to remediate difficulties and provide a sound
- [Term & Conditions](https://www.applefordschool.org/term-conditions/) - Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Appleford School’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these
- [Dyslexia School](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/) - What Will My Child Achieve? First and foremost, your child will learn to have confidence in their own ability and develop a desire to do well in their learning. By being educated in small classes alongside their peers, our children soon learn that there is nothing ‘different’ about them and that their teachers really do
- [Wellbeing and Dogs](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/wellbeing-and-dogs/) - We have excellent resources throughout the school that we utilise for nurturing good mental health in our pupils. We strongly encourage physical activity and outdoor time, as this has been proven to promote all round well-being. In good weather, our grounds are extensively used for sports and games, and also in non-structured times for the
- [Duke of Edinburgh Award](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/duke-of-edinburgh/) - At Year 10 pupils at Appleford are enrolled on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Nationally recognised by universities and employers, this scheme presents pupils with a range of challenges which develop such important skills as communication, leadership, resilience, team work and becoming resourceful and independent thinkers; all identified skills for work and life. To
- [Outdoor Adventure](https://www.applefordschool.org/school-life/outdoor-adventure/) - We always challenge our pupils to go that extra mile and have a fantastic record of involvement in a range of adventurous activities. Residential Camps Every year our pupils are involved in residential camps which give them valuable experience in the challenges of the wider world. Over recent years we have visited such places as
- [Peer Mentoring Scheme & Anti Bullying Ambassadors](https://www.applefordschool.org/dyslexia-school/peer-mentoring-scheme-anti-bullying-ambassadors/) - Whilst we have a fantastic team of adults for pupils to access, we also encourage peer support for struggles such as academic pressure, as pupils can better empathise with, and learn from, one another when they are going through similar experiences. Our Peer Mentoring Scheme benefits both the mentor and mentee by developing communication skills,
- [Arrange a Visit](https://www.applefordschool.org/admissions/arrange-a-visit/)
- [Testimonials](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/testimonials/) - Quotes from the parents
- [Military Families](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/military-families/) - Appleford has over 30 years of experience of supporting the needs of Service children We are fully aware of the importance of stability and the pastoral requirements of Service children. Whether parents are posted overseas on extended exercise, moving house or the worry of when they are deployed to a danger zone, our pupils’ wellbeing
- [Boarding Activities](https://www.applefordschool.org/boarding/boarding-activities/)
- [Request a Prospectus](https://www.applefordschool.org/admissions/request-a-prospectus/)
- [Alumni](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/alumni/) - Appleford enjoys hearing news from former pupils (Old Applefordians) located around the world, all of whom are welcome to attend the ‘Old Applefordians’ Day Summer Fair’ held each year in June. We encourage all former pupils to let us know of your accomplishments and to update your contact details with the school. Completing the online
- [Newsletter](https://www.applefordschool.org/news/newsletter/)
- [Calendar](https://www.applefordschool.org/news/calendar/)
- [Advisory Board](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/advisory-board/)
- [Our History](https://www.applefordschool.org/about-us/our-history/)
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## Staff

- [Mr David King](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mr-david-king/)
- [Dr Peter Gardner](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/dr-peter-gardner/) - Peter Gardner is founder of Appleford School. He is a Chartered Educational Psychologist, a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and a Chartered Counselling Psychologist of the British Psychological Society. He is a Full Practitioner Member of the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology. He is a registered Psychotherapist (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and was a committee
- [Mrs Sophie Campbell-Smith](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-sophie-campbell-smith/)
- [Mrs Justine Palmer](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-justine-palmer/)
- [Mrs Claire Cooper](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-claire-cooper/)
- [Mrs Iona Gray](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-iona-gray/)
- [Mrs Helen Booth](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-helen-booth/)
- [Mrs Shelagh King](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-shelagh-king/)
- [Mr Mark Ball](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mr-mark-ball/)
- [Mr Dean Filkins](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mr-dean-filkins/)
- [Mr David O’Connor](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mr-david-oconnor/)
- [Mrs Tamsin Scott](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-tamsin-scott/)
- [Mr James Langan](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mr-james-langan/)
- [Mrs Gwen Goodings](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-gwen-goodings/)
- [Mrs Julie Ridler](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/mrs-julie-ridler/)
- [Miss Jan Harris](https://www.applefordschool.org/staff/miss-jan-harris/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorised](https://www.applefordschool.org/category/uncategorised/)
- [Outdoor Education](https://www.applefordschool.org/category/outdoor-education/)
- [Prep School](https://www.applefordschool.org/category/prep-school/)
- [Senior School](https://www.applefordschool.org/category/upper-school/)
- [Whole school](https://www.applefordschool.org/category/whole-school/)