Apple Orchard School
School summary
With around 15 boys on its roll, Apple Orchard School is a notably small independent school in Horsham, West Sussex. Its size places it firmly in the smallest category of schools, allowing for a close-knit environment where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. Around one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a setting attentive to individual needs. The school is led by headteacher Mr Richard Keightley and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent boys' school taking pupils from age 11, Apple Orchard offers entry at the 11+ stage. The very small roll means teaching can be highly personalised, with staff able to focus closely on each boy. Families seeking an intimate, individually tailored learning environment rather than a large institution may find it suits their needs.
Head · Mr Richard Keightley
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 20%
- EHC plans
- 40%
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A genuinely small boys' school where each pupil is known individually, Apple Orchard School will appeal to families who value close attention over scale.
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Apple Orchard School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.