A other independent special school school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Appleford School.
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Headmaster Mr David King describes Appleford as a caring, nurturing school where every child is seen as an individual. He emphasizes that with the right specialist teaching and support, pupils with dyslexia can achieve, and highlights traditional values, confidence-building, and a supportive community.
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Appleford welcomes pupils aged 7–18 with dyslexia and related learning needs. Pupils can be privately funded or Local Authority funded; international pupils are welcome. Admissions steps include: (1) contact the Registrar, (2) Parent Visit with the Headmaster, (3) Pupil Taster Visit (five days, including boarding if applicable), (4) Taster Feedback meeting, (5) complete Registration and start date, (6) Admission. A buddy may be assigned to help the child. Speech and Language and/or Occupational Therapy assessments may be carried out by the Therapy team. For privately funded places a contract is signed and a deposit is taken; Local Authority named EHCP placements may be funded by the authority. Reports are reviewed by the Therapy team; EHCP-related processes via the local authority may apply.
Per Term: Full Boarding (year 5–8) £13,130; Full Boarding (year 9+) £14,711; Weekly Boarding (year 5–8) £11,538; Weekly Boarding (year 9+) £13,119; Day (year 5–8) £7,529; Day (year 9+) £9,110. Additional Costs: 1 Therapy Session per week £903; 2 Therapy Sessions per week £1,806; 3 Therapy Sessions per week £2,709; 4 Therapy Sessions per week £3,612; Psychotherapy/Counselling £903; Social Skills Group £301; Additional Tuition Support 1 Session per week £482; Bus Service (price on application). A full term’s notice is required for removing a pupil; deposits and contracts apply for privately funded places; boarders include meals and other services as described.
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