Ashlyns School
URN: 117578 • Berkhamsted HP4 3AH
Overview
- Name
- Ashlyns School
- URN
- 117578
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Shapland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01442863605
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3AH
Summary
Ashlyns School, located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,535 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,557. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to aspire and achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on character development and a rich heritage, Ashlyns aims to provide a balanced and integrated educational experience.
The curriculum at Ashlyns is designed to be diverse and engaging, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school places a high value on pastoral care, promoting respect, trust, and hard work among its community. Recent feedback from Ofsted highlights the positive relationships between staff and pupils, which contribute to high expectations and successful learning outcomes.
In addition to academic support, Ashlyns School prioritises student wellbeing, offering various resources for mental health and emotional support. Students are encouraged to seek help from staff or external services when needed, reinforcing the school’s commitment to nurturing a safe and caring environment for all.
The curriculum at Ashlyns is designed to be diverse and engaging, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school places a high value on pastoral care, promoting respect, trust, and hard work among its community. Recent feedback from Ofsted highlights the positive relationships between staff and pupils, which contribute to high expectations and successful learning outcomes.
In addition to academic support, Ashlyns School prioritises student wellbeing, offering various resources for mental health and emotional support. Students are encouraged to seek help from staff or external services when needed, reinforcing the school’s commitment to nurturing a safe and caring environment for all.
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- Venue Hire & Lettings (calendar)
- Sport Facilities for Hire (calendar)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Our Into the Sixth Evening takes place on Wednesday 22 October; please click here for details and a form to register your interest (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Beaumont School (81.4)
- Sandringham School (81.0)
- Dame Alice Owen's School (80.7)
- St Clement Danes School (80.7)
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (80.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1557
- Pupils
- 1535
- Boys
- 737
- Girls
- 798
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1535 | 737 | 798 | 1557 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1546 | 773 | 773 | 1557 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1484 | 754 | 730 | 1492 | 9.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1484 | 754 | 730 | 1492 | 9.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1399 | 712 | 687 | 1492 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1350 | 683 | 667 | 1492 | 5.60 |
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