The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.9
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,535
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr James Shapland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Thomas Coram Church of England School
Primary · 505m away
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 626m away
Berkhamsted School
Independent · 679m away
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 748m away
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashlyns School a selective school?
No. Ashlyns School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashlyns School's Ofsted rating?
Ashlyns School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashlyns School?
Ashlyns School currently has 1,535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashlyns School take?
Ashlyns School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashlyns School?
Ashlyns School is in Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashlyns School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashlyns School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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