The Appleton School
About The Appleton School
The Appleton School sits within Essex, a large local authority that contains 86 state secondary schools, seven of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it within the solid middle tier of provision across the county. Among its most academically selective peers in the region are King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Colchester Royal Grammar School, and Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School — all of which achieve exceptionally high ranking scores above 1.0. The Appleton School, by contrast, is a non-selective, mixed secondary in Castle Point, serving a wide ability range from age 11 through to 19. Its headteacher, Sarah Cox, leads a large school community of 1,561 pupils. For families in the Castle Point area who are not seeking grammar school entry, The Appleton School represents the main local alternative within the state system, offering a broad curriculum without a religious character.
Key Details
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: theappletonschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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