About Us

Headteacher’s Welcome

Welcome to the Ashfield Junior School website which has been designed to keep parents informed and to give newcomers an introduction to our school, to our staff, our governors and to the children. I am extremely proud to be the headteacher of Ashfield Junior School. I joined the school in January 2022 knowing of its …

Our School

Ashfield is a two form entry Voluntary Controlled Junior School, catering for children between the ages of seven and eleven with an admission limit of 60 for each year group. As established by the original trustees, the school has no religious affiliation with any denomination and was founded by voluntary subscription in 1845 for the …

Our Vision, Aims & Values

Vision and Aims We know that our children only get one chance at their education and we take very seriously our role of providing the very best possible opportunities for them to gain the most form their time here at Ashfield. As they go through their junior years, we encourage our children to make informed …

Our History

The Story of Ashfield School By Bryen Wood Reproduced by kind permission of the Bushey Museum Ashfield School opened on 5th January 1846 as the British and Foreign Society School, Bushey. It consisted of a tiny cottage for the Master and one schoolroom, just 24 by 48 ft. Into this one room, 132 boys aged …

Admissions & Transition

Admissions for your child to join Ashfield Junior School are managed by Hertfordshire County Council. Admission is for children of all abilities.  Children joining Ashfield in Year 3 are primarily from our main feeder school, Merry Hill Infants, which is linked to Ashfield by the Local Education Authority Admission Policy.   However, admissions to Ashfield Junior …

Equality

The Governors and staff of Ashfield Junior School are committed to the principle and practice of equality of opportunity. We have an inclusive ethos which means all staff, pupils and parents work together to ensure that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or social background can work collaboratively to thrive and achieve. We …

Staff

Leadership Team Mr Dourado Headteacher Miss Flint Deputy Headteacher & Class Teacher 3AC Miss Arthur SENDco & Class Teacher 3AC Miss Davison Assistant Headteacher, Key Stage Leader & Class Teacher 5D Teaching Team Mrs Chapman Class Teacher 3AC (Maternity Leave) Miss Arthur SENDco & Class Teacher 3AC Miss Flint Deputy Headteacher & Class Teacher 3AC …

Governors

The Governing Body consists of a group of people who offer the school different areas of expertise. They ensure the school provides a good all-round education for all pupils.  All governors are unpaid voluntary members taken from the local community. Chair of Governors: Chris Holt Name Category First Appointed Term of Office Committees & responsibilities …

KS2 SATs Results

2023 Subject National Ashfield Average Scaled Score Reading % Expected or better 73% 80% – SPAG % Expected or better 72% 78% – Writing % Expected or better 61% 86% – Maths % Expected or better 73% 82% – RWM % Expected or better 59% 76% – Higher Standard Attainment Subject National Ashfield Reading % …

Ofsted

The school had a Section 5 (full Ofsted inspection) in June 2023.  We are very pleased that the school was graded ‘Good’ and a copy of the Ofsted inspection is below. Previous reports can be found on the Ofsted website. “Pupils are happy at Ashfield Junior School.  There is a warm and caring atmosphere throughout the …

Awards

British Council International School Award We are currently working towards the British Council International School Award.   This involves a number of activities across the curriculum where children have an opportunity to learn about different countries and cultures.  We have also developed links with four schools in France (one for every year group) where we can …

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