Appleford School, Salisbury
Appleford School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Salisbury.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Appleford School in detail
Appleford School in its own words
In its own words: "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. I think Appleford is a wonderful School."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Appleford is a wonderful place in which to learn and to grow up. Since 1988 we have provided opportunities for boys and girls to fulfil their potential, and to develop as confident young adults. Here at Appleford you will find a caring and inspiring school, situated in open countryside in the heart of Wiltshire."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 17 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 107 (86.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Appleford School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Appleford School (se-bound), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 30 September 2008, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
10 February 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
4 February 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
8 July 2024
Short Visit
10 July 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
10 October 2018
Integrated
13 October 2015
About
Appleford School is a private specialist dyslexia school near Shrewton in Wiltshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Social & online
Keep up with Appleford School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
124 pupils
170 places
46 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salisbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
107
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Appleford School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
72
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Appleford School
Questions parents ask about Appleford School
What are GCSE results like at Appleford School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Appleford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Appleford School last inspected?
Appleford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Appleford School?
Appleford School has around 124 pupils on roll.
Does Appleford School have specialist SEN provision?
Appleford School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Appleford School?
Appleford School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Appleford School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Appleford School?
Appleford School is at Elston Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)