EDUCATION
ASHFORD SCHOOL – INSPIRING MINDS SINCE 1898
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
A CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL SITUATED IN THE HEART OF KENT AND JUST 37 MINUTES FROM LONDON .
Ashford School offers adventurous learning opportunities for children from 3 months to 18 years . The Prep School is situated in the neighbouring leafy village of Great Chart and our Senior School and Sixth Form , in Ashford Town Centre , just a stone ’ s throw from Ashford International . We are also proud to be home to two exceptional nurseries : Bridge Nursery , based on East Hill in Ashford Town Centre ; and The Stables Nursery based on the Prep School site .
Ashford School achieves high academic success , working very closely with our students giving attention to the needs of the individual . Our class sizes are small and we are proud of our challenging and supportive environment ; a wide range of co-curricular activities ; and energetic , specialist teachers .
Facilities Facilities at Ashford School include a brand new state-of-the-art sports pavilion ; sports centre ; two indoor swimming pools ; two flood-lit astro turfs for hockey , netball and tennis ; all-weather netball , basketball and tennis courts ; gyms ; specialist art , design technology , ICT and science labs ; a wellstocked learning centre ; a café and atrium ; a dining hall ; pupil common rooms ; playing fields for cricket , football and rugby ; an auditorium and theatre ; and a music school with several performance areas . We are also one of only 18 all-Steinway Schools in the UK .
Scholarships We offer a number of scholarships to students entering into Year 7 , Year 9 and Year 12 to help optimise their potential . These are awarded based on several assessments and are highly competitive .
Scholarships available include : academic , sport , art , drama , and music .
Edtech As an EdTech 50 school , Ashford School has been commended for its excellent and appropriate use of technology in the classroom . We are GESS Education Award finalists and were shortlisted for the 2019 TES Best Use Of Technology award .
When the School switched to online learning during the first lockdown , the transition was seamless and our pupils progressed steadily , with little or no interference in their academic studies . In addition to live lessons , our teachers place a huge emphasis on ensuring pupils continue to be engaged and inspired by offering extension sessions such as hosting live online debates , setting hands-on practical tasks , running virtual competitions , live collaborative assemblies , synchronised music performances and many more initiatives .
We infuse creativity with innovation . As our students advance in their use of digital technology , the way they work , think and act has had profound effects on the way they learn . Working with virtual learning systems ( Seesaw , Showbie and Office 365 / Teams ), AI , 3D technology and Machine Intelligence are just some of the ways Ashford has integrated technology within their teaching and learning practices .
Wellbeing Wellbeing and mental health are paramount to a child ’ s success . The saying ‘ happiness breeds success ’ is often quoted in school and we cannot be complacent . Wellbeing had already been elevated
to one of the key strategic focuses of the school before the world found itself dealing with a global pandemic . The wellbeing team is focused on promoting and protecting positive emotional wellbeing among children and staff . The Time4Me offering is the foundation of our wellbeing services as it is available to all students at their request . In addition , we offer counselling for students with more complex needs and host therapeutic groups throughout the year to teach and encourage robust self-care . We offer parent and staff consultations remotely , ensuring a holistic approach to wellbeing .
At Ashford School , our learning is underpinned by four key factors , namely Celebrating Individuality , Optimising Potential , Academic Rigour and Adventurous Learning . We believe that education should be challenging , motivating and lead to a sense of fulfilment , which is why we strive to provide an inspiring environment that encourages growth and adventure so that our students can develop into all they are capable of being .
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Photographs were taken prior to lockdown restrictions . Ashford School fully complies with current government regulations .
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