At Ashton, we are resolute in wanting the best for every child. We hold high standards and expectations for all, from all, underpinned by a no-excuses mindset. We believe that every student deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to attend school and engage with what is offered every day.

We aim to create a supportive and challenging environment where every individual can aspire, enjoy, and achieve. We are committed to fostering a culture where students want to be present—where attendance is not only expected but encouraged through meaningful relationships, engaging learning experiences, and recognition of effort and success.

Our staff lead by example, demonstrating passion for their subjects and dedication to the school community. We support this with high-quality professional development which ensures all our staff stay at the forefront of research informed practice.

We are a “School to be proud of,” and our ethos—built around creating an acronym from the word PROUD—reflects our belief that every member of our school family plays a vital role in our collective success. We work closely with parents, carers, and families to ensure that the interests of the child are at the heart of everything we do. PROUD gives us a strong set of values and lays a solid foundation for life as well as school.

  • P - punctual
  • R - responsible
  • O - organised
  • U - uniform
  • D - determined

Our Values

We are developing students who understand their responsibilities within the school, local, and wider communities, and who are motivated to make a positive contribution. Our PROUD ethos provides a moral compass for both students and staff:

To help this we have developed the following guiding principles to achieve our vision---

  • Our environment must be inclusive. Students must feel safe, supported and motivated to attend. This is our number one priority.
  • We work in close partnership with parents, carers, and families.
  • We insist on mutual respect and the highest standards of behaviour.
  • We have a relentless pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
  • We offer a rich curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
  • We celebrate attendance, effort, and achievement to build confidence and pride.
  • We believe in continuous improvement for both staff and students.
  • We value examination performance and personal growth equally.
  • We promote collaboration and teamwork at every level.
  • We believe raising capability is the key to future success.