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Appleford School
Elston Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL, Wiltshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
135
Capacity
170
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With limited published data, the school's GCSE results indicate that no students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for parents. However, the small pupil population of 135 could offer a more personalized learning environment. Families considering this option should weigh the academic performance against the potential for tailored support.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 11.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.20317, -1.90441 · SP3 4HL
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126535
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.applefordschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Appleford School rated by Ofsted?
Appleford School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Appleford School a good school?
Appleford School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Appleford School in GCSEs?
Appleford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 11.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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