Apple Orchard School
Apple Orchard School is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 11–18, in Horsham, RH13, in the West Sussex council area. It has 15 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 September 2025): Good. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 16 September 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 15 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 40% | 2024/25 |
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