Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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31st of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 546 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.7 · 84 | 30% | 2.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.0 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashlyns School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Rotary Challenges, Youth Speaks, Young Chef, First Give, Swan Youth Centre, Berkhamsted Raiders Community Football Club, RAF Air Cadets, and Rush Judo. They participate in the Duke of Edinburgh World Challenge, receive music tuition, and go on trips to the Peak District, World Challenge expeditions, and ski trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,561 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,557. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised
What Ofsted said about Ashlyns School
Overview
Pupils are proud of their school and benefit from a ‘can-do’ attitude and high expectations. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, with sixth-form students achieving ‘extraordinary levels of learning and achievement’. Leaders prioritise pupil interests, fostering a positive atmosphere where staff and parents have strong confidence in the school.
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is ‘Outstanding’, with students showing a ‘passion for scholarship’ and debating issues with ‘great maturity’.
- Teachers use curriculum plans ‘consistently well’ to ensure pupils learn knowledge in a logical order and retain it over time.
- Pupils behave well, take responsibility for their learning, and act on feedback to improve.
- The school effectively supports reluctant readers, helping them read with ‘confidence and enjoyment’.
- Governors and leaders ensure staff well-being, and nearly all parents surveyed would recommend the school.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently provide pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with support that addresses their ‘exact challenges’. The school must ensure staff act on training to adapt teaching more effectively for these pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing staff are willing and able to help if concerns arise.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.8 |
| 2024/25 | 57.9 |
| 2025/26 | 54.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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