We are quietly proud of our school and all that it offers. We provide a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment where children thrive, discover their passions, and build friendships that last a lifetime. But don’t just take our word for it—here are some of the reasons parents tell us they chose Ashfold for their children.

Excellent ISI Inspection Report

Ashfold has been awarded ‘EXCELLENT’ in all areas following our most recent ISI inspection. Our outstanding ISI Inspection Report highlights the exceptional quality of education, pastoral care, and opportunities we provide. We invite you to read the full report to see why we stand out.

ISI inspection report

Award-Winning Reputation

We are thrilled to have been named ‘Best of the Best Prep School in the UK’ for all-round education and co-curricular activities in The Week Independent Schools Guide. We also feature in respected school reviews such as The Good Schools Guide and Muddy Stilettos, and Red Kite Days' school guide.

"Ashfold has an impressive academic record, but entrance is non-selective and the school is absolutely not a hothouse. Children’s successes are celebrated, whether they are achieved on the sports field, in extra-curricular pursuits or in the classroom and the emphasis is on fun as well as hard work. Individuals strengths are nurtured and pupils are encouraged to try new challenges." 

- The Week Independent Schools Guide

A Unique Setting

Nestled in 35 acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, Ashfold provides a truly special learning environment. Our pupils have the freedom to explore, climb trees, build dens, and enjoy the great outdoors in a safe and inspiring space. Conveniently located near Thame, Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bicester, and Oxford, with excellent transport links to London, our idyllic setting offers the best of both worlds.

"The School’s centrepiece is an elegant Jacobean mansion with a tree-lined approach worthy of a film set, nestling in 30 acres of stunning grounds"
Muddy Stilettos blog, The Urban Guide to the Countryside

Academic Excellence

Our children move on to a wide range of leading independent day and boarding senior schools at 13+, many with scholarships and awards. We have excellent links with all our senior schools and a wealth of experience in guiding parents to choose the best school for their child. We are ambitious for all our children and with our help, they achieve great things.

"Throughout the school, pupils' achievements and learning are excellent. They enjoy their learning and make excellent progress due to the high quality of their attitudes and motivation. Pupils achieve high standards both in their academic studies and in the extensive range of extra-curricular pursuits. Such levels of achievement benefit strongly from the considerable breadth of curricular provision and high quality teaching"
ISI Inspection Report 

Opportunities to Excel

Ashfold offers a rich and varied education that goes far beyond the classroom. We nurture every child’s unique talents through a wide range of opportunities in sport, music, drama, art, and design technology. Our extensive co-curricular programme ensures that every pupil has the chance to explore their passions and develop new skills.

"Whether arty, sporty, or musical, there’s something for every child here"
The Good Schools Guide

A Strong Pastoral Ethos

We place great emphasis on pastoral care and the personal development of every child. Our values of Kindness, Respect, Courage, Curiosity, Ambition, Resilience, and Independence underpin school life, ensuring pupils develop confidence, empathy, and integrity. Our proactive approach to wellbeing means that every member of staff is involved in supporting our pupils.

"Pastoral care is excellent...Relationships are strong and behaviour is excellent"
ISI Inspection Report

Day and Boarding...and no lessons on Saturdays

We understand that family time is precious, which is why Ashfold runs a Monday to Friday school week, with no Saturday school. We offer flexible boarding options, allowing pupils to experience the benefits of boarding while maintaining close family connections. Our boarding is hugely popular, with most children staying one or two nights a week and enjoying a range of fun evening activities.

"Boarders are articulate, polite and sociable"
ISI Inspection Report

A Family-Focused School Community

Ashfold is more than just a school—it’s a community. Our parents play an active role in school life, whether through the Ashfold Parents’ Association, supporting events, or simply enjoying the many social gatherings that bring families together. From quiz nights to our biennial May Ball, the warmth of our community is evident in everything we do.

"It’s quite a community, with parent/staff netball, hockey and tennis, wine tastings, quiz nights, regular coffee mornings, fireworks, Burns Night dinner, and a massive May Ball every second year. It’s quite a small school in terms of numbers so parents do get to know each other well."

"Ashfold mums will talk your ear off about how nurturing the school is. They love it."
Muddy Stilettos blog, The Urban Guide to the Countryside

Come and See for Yourself. We would love to welcome you to Ashfold to experience the warmth and energy of our school community. Book a visit to see first-hand what makes Ashfold such a special place for your child’s education and development.