03 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST Ashford School “Bringing out the best in everyone through adventurous learning.” Parents choose Ashford School for many reasons: high achievement at A Level leading to the best UK universities; close attention to the needs of the individual; an orderly, challenging and supportive environment; a wide range of co-curricular activities; and energetic, specialist teachers. We specialise in those subjects that the leading universities value most highly. At Ashford School we believe that by providing strong pastoral care and a nurturing environment, we give students the confidence to step out of their comfort zone, and flourish both academically and with their broader interests. Facilities Our facilities include a new sports centre, indoor swimming pools, an AstroTurf for hockey, football, netball and tennis, allweather netball, basketball and tennis courts, gyms, specialist art, design technology, ICT and science labs, a well-stocked learning centre, a student café and atrium, a dining hall, pupil C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N common rooms, playing fields and playgrounds for cricket, football and rugby, an auditorium and theatre, and a music school with several performance areas. We are an all-Steinway School. Boarding Around 160 boarders from around the world make their home here. The school’s boarding houses are located within grounds of over 25 acres and accommodate students from 10 to 18 years. Head: Age Range: Contact: Mr Michael Hall 3–18 years (youngest boarder 10 years) Mrs Rachael Cox, Admissions Registrar Website: Telephone: Email: Address: www.ashfordschool.co.uk +44 (0) 1233 739030 registrar@ashfordschool.co.uk Ashford School, East Hill Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB School Type: Co-educational boarding and day 18 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20