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Ashlyns School

State school · Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,535 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,535 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Shapland

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Thomas Coram Church of England School 30 %
Bridgewater Primary School 21 %
Westfield Primary School 10 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Greenway Primary and Nursery School 9 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch 7 %
Bovingdon Primary Academy 5 %
Potten End CofE Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61.6%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.77
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
90
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,535
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Chesham Road
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AH
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Telephone: 01442 863605

Email: admin@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Ashlyns School Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
1,535 Pupil numbers
11.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61.6%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.80
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.36 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 242 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 241 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.8%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.77
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 43 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 16 B
Psychology GCE A level 36 B
Physics GCE A level 10 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 4 B
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 30 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 23 B
Geography GCE A level 21 B
French GCE A level 10 A
Film Studies GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 26 B
Economics GCE A level 19 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 35 B
Biology GCE A level 21 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 16 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ashlyns School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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