Headmaster's Welcome

It is my great privilege and honour to be the Headmaster 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. We provide an environment where children can truly be children—immersing themselves in the great outdoors while developing the character needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Set amidst 35 acres of glorious grounds, Ashfold is home to exceptional facilities, including state-of-the-art teaching spaces, a dedicated sports hall, games pitches, an outdoor swimming pool, modern art and design technology studios, and our stunning Jacobean mansion. As a day and flexi-boarding school, we embrace a strong family ethos where every child feels valued and supported.

As a parent myself, I fully appreciate the trust you place in us when you choose Ashfold for your child’s education. We take this responsibility seriously, offering outstanding pastoral care that is proactive rather than reactive. Every member of staff, regardless of role, plays a part in ensuring our pupils feel safe, happy, and nurtured in all they do.

We take great pride in our commitment to all-round excellence. Our pupils achieve scholarships across a variety of disciplines to some of the country’s top senior schools. However, education at Ashfold extends far beyond academic achievement. We believe in providing rich opportunities and experiences that allow every child to discover their own unique talents and passions, nurturing them into independent, curious, and well-rounded learners.

Every child has immeasurable potential, and at Ashfold, we are committed to nurturing and developing it. To thrive in an ever-changing world, young people must be curious, resilient, courageous, and ambitious change-makers. Through a rich and varied education, we equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, and values to embrace challenges with confidence, preparing them not just for senior school but for life beyond.

Our goal is to ensure that every child leaves Ashfold with the social, emotional, and academic foundations they need to flourish. We want them to step forward as kind, ambitious, and self-assured individuals, ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inspiring environment.

I would be delighted to welcome you to Ashfold in person, to show you around our school and, most importantly, to introduce you to our wonderful pupils. We are incredibly proud of the warm and special atmosphere we have created here, and I hope you will come and experience it for yourself.

Colin MacIntosh
Headmaster

An inspiring and nurturing

environment which puts children first

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"Leadership and management provide clear educational direction, which results in the high quality of the pupils' learning and personal development"

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