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Apple Orchard School

Other independent special school in Horsham (West Sussex).

Pupils
15
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
40.0%
2025/26
Capacity
58%
15 / 26 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Apple Orchard was established over 20 years ago with a clear mission: to provide high-quality, therapeutic residential care and education for young people with complex needs. From our beginnings as a single home, we have grown into a trusted and respected provider supporting boys aged 12–18 across several sites in the South of England.

Throughout our history, we have remained committed to creating safe, stable environments where young people can recover from trauma, re-engage with learning, and move forward with confidence. At Apple Orchard, we provide a therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, understood, and supported.

Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed care and built on strong, trusting relationships. Many of the young people who come to us have experienced significant emotional challenges, often due to early-life trauma, attachment difficulties, or disruption.

We don't just respond to behaviour — we take time to understand each individual's story and provide the consistent care they need to begin healing and building confidence.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Tennis
  • Restorative Practice
  • Trauma Informed Schools

Key facts

URN
132069
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Admissions
Selective
Local authority
West Sussex
Constituency
Horsham
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2000

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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