Ashlyns School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashlyns School
Address: Chesham Road
Town/City: Berkhamsted
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP4 3AH
Telephone Number: 01442 863605
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Shapland
Capacity: 1557
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1561 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 117578
DfE Number: 919/5406
UKPRN: 10000405
UPRN: 200001531133
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Berkhamsted East (E05004698)

Easting & Northing: 499207E, 207052N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 14.47" N 0° 33' 50.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQC3P+J9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Tracey Evans - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Peter Hepburn - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2030.
  • Miss Voirrey Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Laws - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Dr Guy Longworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lorna Rolfe - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Saunders - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr James Shapland - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Peter Shell - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Sam Sherar - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca St John - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Paula Williamson - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2028.