Open State Secondary Mixed

Ashlyns School

Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
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Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
1,535 Pupils
1,557 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
11.40% FSM %
737 Boys
798 Girls
About Ashlyns School

Ashlyns School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Berkhamsted and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,535 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,557. Current headteacher: James Shapland.

Information on Ashlyns School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Dacorum
Parliamentary Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward Berkhamsted East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000405
URN 117578
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Laws Chair of Governors 13/03/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Evans Governor 04/09/2024 04/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Gee Governor 20/09/2021 01/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Hepburn Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Hepburn Governor 09/09/2025 09/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Voirrey Holmes Governor 20/06/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Dr Guy Longworth Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lorna Rolfe Governor 22/03/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Saunders Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Shapland Governor 01/04/2009 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Peter Shell Governor 03/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Sherar Governor 09/10/2024 10/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
0.51 km • Berkhamsted
Other
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
0.63 km • Berkhamsted
Other
Berkhamsted School
0.68 km • Berkhamsted
Other
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
0.75 km • Berkhamsted
Other
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
1.03 km • Berkhamsted
Other
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.28 km • Berkhamsted
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ashlyns School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Ashlyns School has 1,535 pupils, with a capacity of 1,557.
Ashlyns School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ashlyns School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ashlyns School is Mr James Shapland.
Ashlyns School is at Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Ashlyns School: Has a sixth form.
Ashlyns School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Shapland
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
01442863605
www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/
Location
HP4 3AH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117578
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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