9 Pupils
18 Capacity
6–12 Age Range
— FSM %
8 Boys
1 Girls
About Appletree School

Appletree School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Kendal and the surrounding area in Westmorland and Furness. The school for pupils aged 6–12 is part of the North West region.

It has 9 pupils on roll. School capacity: 18. Current headteacher: Rowan Knapton.

Information on Appletree School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Ward Kendal South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 6 / 3
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 16-05-1996
UKPRN 10027377
URN 130367
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Appletree School is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness.
Appletree School has 9 pupils, with a capacity of 18.
Appletree School caters for pupils aged 6 to 12.
The admissions policy at Appletree School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Appletree School is Mr Rowan Knapton.
Appletree School is at Natland, Kendal, LA9 7QS, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Appletree School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Rowan Knapton
Natland, Kendal, LA9 7QS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 130367
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!