ASHFOLD IN NUMBERS 2022/23
ASHFOLD
Nestling in a stunning estate in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Ashfold is easily accessible from Oxford, Bicester, Thame, Winslow and Aylesbury. Our superb facilities range from the beaufitul Grade I listed Jacobean Mansion to the hugely impressive Art and Design Centre.
By Car: Thame 10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
minutes
minutes School Map P Visitor Parking 1. School Reception 2. The Mansion 3. The Bursary 4. The Pre-Prep 5. Pre-Prep Playground 6. Clock Court 7. The Church 8. Art and Design Centre 9. Science Labs 10. Computer Labs 11. Music Department 12. Performance Studio 13. Sports Hall 14. Forest School 15. Zip Wire and Playground Sports Pitches Entrance Sports Pitches By Train:
rail stations
and
40 minutes by train) Facilities
Bicester
Winslow
Oxford 30
Aylesbury 25
Nearest
Thame
Haddenham Bicester (London
Sports
5 Science, Computing, Robotics, Food Tech labs, and Art
Design
Tennis
Sports
Sports Pitches Walled Garden The Lake Exit 1 2 6 12 11 13 8 9 10 4 7 15 P 5 5 3 Swimming Pool 14 P
Over 30 acres of grounds, walled garden, woodland, streams and lake
Hall, heated pool, games pitches and all-weather surfaces
and
Centre
and Netball Courts
Astroturf
295 boys & girls Jinu sro ( a g e 79) Pre-Prep(age 3 -7) Seniors(age 9-13) Ashfold at a glance Small school with a Big family feel Healthy Food Delicious homemade meals for active children Wellbeing Pastoral care is at the heart of everything that we do to help each child thrive Learning Support on a 1:1 basis to meet each child’s individual needs Scholars’ Masterclass programme to stretch and challenge our more able learners 3 Houses Strong team spirit and loyalty in our Lions, Dragons and Gryphons Houses Specialist Teachers bring our innovative and creative curriculum to life We are over 95 years old 1927 2 Matrons provide experienced, qualified nursing care 1956 1976 Minibus Routes provide safe and reliable travel to school Small Classes ensure each child is known and cared for
Age 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13
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The Pre-Prep department is a wonderful place for the children to start their school journey as the variety of subjects, outdoor activities and co-curricular options the children have access to is exceptional. Victoria - current parent
Year Group
Pre-Prep 1
Pre-Prep 2
Pre-Prep 3
School Day
Wrap Around Care
8.30am - 12.45pm or 8.30am - 3.15pm
8.30am - 3.15pm 8.30am - 3.15pm
Pre-Prep 4 Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Form 5 Form 6
8.30am - 3.15pm
7.30am - 5.00pm
7.30am - 5.00pm
8.15am - 5.20pm
8.15am - 5.20pm
7.30am - 5.00pm 7.30am - 5.00pm 7.30am - 6.00pm 7.30am - 6.00pm
8.15am - 6.00pm
7.30am - 6.00pm
8.15am - 6.00pm
7.30am - 6.00pm
8.15am - 6.00pm
7.30am - 6.00pm
8.15am - 6.00pm
7.30am - 6.00pm
The school day offers flexibility to meet different families’ needs. Wrap around care, including breakfast and after-school tea, can be booked in advance or on an ad hoc basis. Children in Forms 1 and 2 have the option to stay for co-curricular activities until 5.20pm, with aftercare available until 6pm. Most of our older children in Forms 3-6 choose to stay to complete their homework, supervised by teachers until 5.20pm and enjoy the extensive range of co-curricular activities on offer until 6.00pm. On Fridays, the end of the school day is at 5:20pm for Forms 1-6.
Drama productions for every child to perform on stage
For us what is so special is seeing how our son is totally thriving at Ashfold! The school has provided a happy, safe and supportive environment in which he can have a go at new experiences, challenge himself and have a great deal of fun along the way.
Lucinda - current parent
95%
The Arts 47%
Children
sing o r play a
musical instrument
18
Take LAMDA speech, drama and dance lessons
Arts Scholarship Programmes
Concerts and recitals each year
Masterclasses for pupils applying for Music, Drama, Art and Design Technology scholarships to senior schools.
7
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Whether arty, sporty, or musical, there’s something for every child here. The Good Schools Guide
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Team Spirit
Sports Scholarship Programme
All-inclusive Sport
Elite Coaching
Every child in the Prep School regularly represents the school in weekly fixtures
Team of specialist games staff
Developing skills, passion and good sportmanship for life
Masterclasses for pupils applying for sports scholarships to senior schools
Sport 20+
Sports available to try
Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Croquet Cross Country Equestrian
Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Karate Lacrosse Netball
Rounders Rugby Shooting Swimming Tennis Triathlon Yoga
We particularly like Ashfold’s focus on sport every day, and how through the academic subjects the school has built our childrens’ individual confidence in their abilities. Ashfold brilliantly fosters a real sense of ‘can do’ attitude and pride in their achievements, alongside an awareness of working with others and supporting their friends and team mates on and off the pitch.
Lucy - current parent
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SchoolTrips
Our programme of trips and visits is varied and fun. As well as regular curriculum visits to museums, historic sites, galleries and farms, we also offer a variety of residential trips for our older children.
Form 4 Bushcraft trip
Form 5 French trip to Normandy
Form 6 Geography field trip to Dorset
Form 6 Outward-bound expedition to Brecon Beacons
Form 5 & 6 Sports tour
It was during the pandemic that we fully realised the benefits that an Ashfold education brings - not only the pre-existing infrastructure and resources that allowed lessons to go virtual almost seamlessly, but the effort and care that all the staff so clearly put in to ensure that as full a timetable as possible was delivered.
This for us is what makes Ashfold special - a combination of making every effort to cater to each child’s needs and interests, together with a genuine commitment to a well rounded and balanced education.
Patrick - current parent
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Co-curricular
60+ activities - find your passions!
22 Rifle Shooting
Academic Scholars Club
Ancient Greek Archery
Art and Pottery Club Attenborough Club Badminton
Board and Card Games Bullet Journaling Bushcrafting Chess Club Choir Circus Skills Coding Club Comic Club Cookery Club Cricket Net Coaching Croquet Dance
Debating Society Dodge Ball
First Aid Training Fishing
Football Coaching Greenhouse Gardeners Hammer Bead Club
HIIT training Hockey Coaching Karate Kiwk Cricket Quiz Club
Lego Club
Macrame Club
Maths Puzzles and Games
Metal Work Mindfulness Colouring Minetest Meditation and Mindfulness Model and War Hammer Club
Nature Artists Netball Coaching Orchestra Orienteering Origami Club Pilates
Play Rehearsals
Pool Games
Read and Relax Rounders
Rugby Coaching Science Crest Awards Sewing Club Spanish Club Sport’s Masterclass STEM club
Swim Coaching Table Tennis Tennis Coaching Touch Typing Vex Robotics Yoga
Boarding Flexi and Weekly Boarding Independence Warm family atmosphere Friends for life Fun evening activities Time and space to play with friends 75% of children in the Prep School flexi-board Our much loved house dog
AfterAshfold
If you are looking for a school that develops well rounded, confident, kind and bright children, this is your school. Francesca - current parent
Leavers’ destination schools in the last 10 years:
CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS
Akeley Wood School
Bloxham School
Blundell’s School
Bradfield College
Brentwood School
Cheltenham College
Claires Court
Cokethorpe School
D’Overbroecks
Haileybury
Lancing College
Lord Williams’s School
Marlborough College
Monkton Combe
Oundle School
Princes Risborough School
Rendcomb College
Rugby School
St Edward’s, Oxford
Seaford College
Stowe School
Tring Park School
The Webber School
Uppingham School
Waddesdon C of E School
Wellington College
BOYS’ SCHOOLS
Abingdon School
Berkhamsted School
Eton Harrow School
Magdalen College School
Pangbourne College
Radley College
Shiplake College
The Oratory School
GIRLS’ SCHOOLS
Berkhamsted School
Headington School Oxford High School
Queen Anne’s School
Queenswood Rye St Antony St Helen and St Katharine
Tudor Hall School
Wychwood School Wycombe Abbey School
100%
Success rate to senior school entrance
Scholarships Awarded 1 x Academic 1 x Roxburgh 1 x DT 4 x Drama 5 x Sport July 2022 “ 56% Pupils
45
prepared for scholarships to senior schools
Fees and Policies
DAY FEES PER TERM
Forms 3 - 6 (Years 5 - 8) £6,530
Forms 1 & 2 (Years 3 & 4) £5,930
Pre-Prep 4 (Year 2) £4,390
Pre-Prep 2 & 3 (Reception & Year 1) £3,900
Pre-Prep 1 (Nursery)
• every day £3,725
• one full day per week £745
• one session per week £560
FLEXIBLE BOARDING FEES
Weekly Boarding £8,100 per term
Casual Boarding £48.00 per night
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Individual Learning Support Included in Fees
Most School Trips Included in Fees
Curriculum Workshops Included in Fees
Breakfast Club £7.00 per session
After-School Club
• Session 1 (3.15-4.15pm) £8.50 per session
• Session 2 (4.15-5.00pm) £5.00 per session
• Session 3 (5.00-6.00pm) £10.00 per session
Individual Music Tuition £23.50 per lesson
Individual LAMDA Tuition £23.50 per lesson
A happy, vibrant and unstuffy prep.
Good Schools Guide
DISCOUNTS AND VOUCHERS
Fee concessions are available to the following:
• Children of Clergy - 10%
• Children of HM Forces personnel - 10%
• The third (and subsequent) sibling - 15% We accept childcare vouchers from most companies.
To contact the Chairman of the Governors, please write to: Mrs Catrin Weston, Ashfold School, Dorton House, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 9NG.
The following information is available on Ashfold’s website:
• Admissions Policy (Policies)
• Anti-Bullying Policy (Policies)
• Behaviour Policy (Policies)
• Complaints Policy (Policies)
• Curriculum Policy (Policies)
• First Aid Policy (Policies)
• Health & Safety Policy (Policies)
• Safeguarding Policy (Policies)
• Educational and welfare provision for pupils with Educational, Health & Care plans (Policies)
• Educational and welfare provision for pupils for whom English is an additional foreign language (Policies)
• ISI Inspection Report (Inspection Report)
Ashfold School Trust Limited is a registered company no. 1287451 and a registered charity no. 272663.
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ASHFOLD PARENTS’ COMMITTEE
Ashfold is a friendly, family-orientated school. Parents are actively involved in many different aspects of school lifewatching concerts to supporting on the touchline. Our Parents’ Committee run regular social events throughout the year, as well as our fabulous May Ball.
A Strong Community
Ashfold mums will talk your ear off about how nurturing the school is. They love it.
Muddy Stilettos blog | The Urban Guide to the Countryside
What next?
We warmly invite you to come and meet our pupils and staff, to experience Ashfold’s tremendous spirit for yourself.
CHARITY AND OUTREACH
Each year we encourage our children to support a charity and think about the world around them. These fundraising events provide fun opportunities for our whole school community to come together to support other communities, both at home and abroad.
OLD ASHFOLDIANS
Our Old Ashfoldians tell us that they regard their time at Ashfold as simply the best years of their lives. We take great pride in hearing their news and keeping up with their achievements.
We are always happy to welcome ‘our children’ back for visits.
Email our Registrar for further information or to help answer any queries you may have registrar@ashfoldschool.co.uk
Call our Registrar to arrange a visit or book a place on our next Open Morning 01844 238237
Follow all our school news on social media, (@ashfoldschool) and in our online newsletter www.ashfoldschool.co.uk
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Ashfold School, Dorton House, Dorton, Thame, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9NG @ashfoldschool | t: 01844 238237 | www.ashfoldschool.co.uk
