Ashfold School, Aylesbury
Ashfold School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Aylesbury. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ashfold School in detail
Ashfold School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege and honour to be the Head of Ashfold and a pleasure to welcome you to our wonderful school. The values and traditions of a country prep school remain as strong today as ever, placing Ashfold among the leading schools in the area."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, cricket, tennis, badminton, karate, dance, choir, orchestra, chess and coding.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:15am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 25 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 1 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Buckinghamshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 44 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ashfold School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
20 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
28 November 2018
Integrated
10 November 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£16,920 to £27,900
depending on year group
| Forms 5-8 | £27,900 a year |
| Form 4 | £24,552 a year |
| Form 3 | £23,700 a year |
| Pre-Prep 2 | £18,900 a year |
| Reception and Pre-Prep 1 | £16,920 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Buckinghamshire - 10 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Ashfold School
APC Colour Run
12 Sep 2026
Investment from The Stowe Group Enhances School Sports Facilities
8 Sep 2026
Wind in the Willows
30 Jun 2026
Prep School Orchestra Day
22 Jun 2026
Big Blue Day
19 May 2026
Outstanding Results in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge
11 May 2026
From Ashfold School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Ashfold School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
226 pupils
350 places
124 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aylesbury
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,847
Applications
6,535
Got 1st preference
76.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
All secondary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
115
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Ashfold School
When was Ashfold School last inspected?
Ashfold School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Ashfold School?
Ashfold School has around 226 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ashfold School?
Ashfold School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Ashfold School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashfold School?
Ashfold School is at Dorton House, Dorton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9NG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)