Cole Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 8SU
10 simple reasons to choose Ashmead Combined School
State primary school (foundation school) and nursery in Aylesbury.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ashmead Combined School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Aylesbury and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught discretely, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly cross-curricular topics. 'Create Shape Curate' promotes creativity and skills development.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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Independent Prep Schools
Griffin House School (5.1 miles); Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Prep (8.7 miles); Gateway School (9.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Halton Community Combined School (4.3 miles); Wingrave Church of England Combined School (5.5 miles); Cheddington Combined School (7.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts (7 miles); Pipers Corner School (11.9 miles); Berkhamsted School (14.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Mandeville School (0.6 miles); Buckinghamshiure UTC (1.2 miles); The Grange School (1.8 miles).