For 30 years we have been providing the highest quality teaching for pupils with dyslexia and associated special educational needs such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia. We are a highly successful day, weekly, and full boarding specialist dyslexia school for pupils from 7 to 18 set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
Appleford is a wonderful place in which to learn and to grow up. Since 1988 we have provided opportunities for boys and girls to fulfill their academic potential, and to develop as confident young adults through the challenges and enjoyment of sport, music, drama, adventurous activities, and many other co-curricular activities.
At Appleford every child matters and our highly qualified and experienced teachers are committed to ensuring your child gains the confidence to learn and achieve success.
- A whole-school approach to dyslexia using research-based multi-sensory programs and resources, designed to encourage attainment, self-confidence, and feelings of success.
- A full curriculum leading to GCSE and BTEC in a range of subjects.
- Small class sizes in all subjects.
- A strong professional Learning Support team, including HCPC, registered therapists, and specialist teachers. Onsite Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
- High levels of LSA support and pastoral support geared to the needs of the individual.
- Individual Educational Programmes for all pupils.
- Extensive co-curricular clubs and activities including Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
- Independent School Association award for ‘Outstanding Sport’ 2018 for a full range of Sporting and Outdoor Adventure opportunities.
- The highest quality Boarding facilities are run by our professional, caring, and experienced Boarding Team encouraging the development of the personal organization and life skills.
- Traditional values and an ethos based on developing confidence, celebrating success, and continuous support.
- Consistently awarded the highest possible grades by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
- CReSTeD approved.
Appleford offers the full range of national curriculum subjects delivered by an experienced and highly qualified body of teachers. Lessons are undertaken in well-equipped classrooms with high levels of LSA support making use of the latest multisensory resources and with our two fully resourced IT suites offering an unrivaled ratio of computers per child.
Class-based lessons are also developed through a range of off-site experiences including visits to art galleries, museums, theatre trips, and historical sites.
