# Appleford School — Salisbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr David King

## Contact

- **Address:** Elston Lane, Shrewton, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire
- **Phone:** 01980 621020
- **Website:** https://www.applefordschool.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/salisbury/appleford-school-10450

## About

Appleford is a leading independent, co-educational Prep and Senior school for children aged 7 to 16, with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia. We offer full boarding, weekly boarding, flexi boarding and day provision, set in 8 acres of stunning parkland 12 miles from Salisbury.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Sep 2008

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Life-Changing Experience: We made the right decision to send our son to Appleford. The school has exceeded all our expectations, providing a nurturing environment, excellent support, and a world-class education. We're so grateful for the school's commitment to helping children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Support and Facilities: Our daughter has thrived at Appleford, benefiting from the school's small class sizes and personalized support. The facilities are top-notch, and we love the emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing. We're so impressed with the school's approach to teaching children with dyslexia. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Emotions: We moved our son to Appleford a few years ago, hoping for a better fit for his needs. While the school has many strengths, we've experienced some challenges along the way. The teachers and support staff are generally excellent, but we've encountered some inconsistencies in the quality of education and pastoral care. *(Jun 2020)*

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