# Applecroft School — Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Lisa Withe

## Contact

- **Address:** Applecroft School, Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 01707 323 758
- **Website:** http://www.applecroft.herts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/welwyn-garden-city/applecroft-school-13386

## About

Applecroft School Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives. We focus on nurturing the ‘whole child’ and recognise that if a child feels safe, secure and happy they will be able to fulfil their potential and will relish any challenge that comes their way.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Applecroft is a home away from home: We have been at Applecroft for three years now and couldn't be happier. The staff are so supportive and kind, and the facilities are excellent. We love the commitment to 'The Leader in Me' program, it's really helped our daughter develop into a confident and capable person. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A nurturing environment that helps children thrive: We've been at Applecroft for six years now, and it's been an incredible journey. The staff are supportive, the facilities are excellent and the values of the school really shine through. Our child is thriving here, and we couldn't be more grateful. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional school, exceptional staff: Applecroft is an outstanding school with a real sense of community. The staff are passionate, dedicated and genuinely care about every child's well-being. We've seen our daughter grow in confidence and ability since starting here, and we couldn't be more grateful. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A good, not perfect school: We moved to Applecroft when our child was in Year 4, and while we were initially impressed with the facilities and the commitment to 'The Leader in Me', we did feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what was happening. *(Jun 2022)*

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