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Appletree School
Westmorland and Furness·Not applicable·North West·Other independent special school·LA9 7QS
URN: 130367
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Verified exam details
Exam type
CEM, CAT
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Entry requirements
Appletree School - Admissions Home Our Therapeutic Approach Our Homes Our Schools Recruitment Contact Us Local Offer About Us Welcome Our Mission Our Aims and Objectives Families Admissions Statements of Purpose Policies Admissions Our children are aged between 6 and 11 years on admission and we offer places for boys and girls
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
40%
Pages checked
2
School information
| URN | 130367 |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 6-12 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Rowan Knapton |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | LA9 7QS |
| Latest pupils | 9 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS
www.appletreetreatmentcentre.co.ukView local authority page1539560253| DfE number | 6048 |
| UKPRN | 10027377 |
| Opened | 16 May 1996 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |