# APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own — Newark, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.1/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 35
- **Principal:** Michaela Ledsham

## Contact

- **Address:** North Farm House and Meden Cottage, Budby, Retford, Thoresby, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
- **Phone:** 01623 629 902
- **Website:** https://www.aptcoo.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newark/aptcoo-a-place-to-call-our-own-19899

## About

A Place To Call Our Own (APTCOO) is a registered Charity and Independent Special School in Nottinghamshire, providing a wide range of information, advice and access to specialist services for children and young people with SEND and their families.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings about APTCOO: We have mixed feelings about our experience at APTCOO. On the one hand, the staff are all very friendly and our child has made some friends. On the other hand, we have had some issues with communication and have felt a bit lost at times. We are still hoping that everything will work out for our child. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Our Experience at APTCOO: We have had a wonderful experience at APTCOO. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are so caring and supportive. Our child has thrived in the sensory environments and has made some great friends. We can't thank APTCOO enough for all they have done for us. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Great Haven for Our Child: APTCOO has been a lifesaver for our child. The crisis support and nurture unit have given us peace of mind, knowing that our child is safe and cared for. The facilities are great, and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. *(Jun 2021)*
- **5/5** — A Fantastic School with a Heart of Gold: We were blown away by the commitment and dedication of the staff at APTCOO when our child attended. The learning through fun approach really worked for our child, and we saw a real difference in their confidence and abilities. We will always be grateful to APTCOO for all they did for us. *(Feb 2020)*

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