How many pupils does Ashlyns School have?

Ashlyns School has 1,535 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ashlyns School's Ofsted rating?

Ashlyns School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Ashlyns School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ashlyns School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.

Where is Ashlyns School?

Ashlyns School is located at Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH.

Ashlyns School

Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,535

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Ashlyns School

Ashlyns School is a foundation school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,535 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 (2025/26). 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,535 / 1,557 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.4%

Free school meals

5.3%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.0

Attainment 8

271 pupils

62.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

79.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

149 students

8.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

84%

To higher education

40%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Attendance

8.8%

Overall absence

18.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

89.62

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

16.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£50,064

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,645 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,649

Spend per pupil

£7,353

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
Phone: 01442863605
Headteacher: James Shapland
Website: http://www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashlyns School?: Ashlyns School is a foundation school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Ashlyns School have?: Ashlyns School has 1,535 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ashlyns School's Ofsted rating?: Ashlyns School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Ashlyns School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ashlyns School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.
Where is Ashlyns School?: Ashlyns School is located at Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH.

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