Ashlyns School
Foundation school · sixth form · 1,561 pupils
94% stayed in education · Attainment 8 57.9
Academy sponsor led
Haileybury Turnford
- Pupils on roll
- 1,021of 1,160 places
- Free school meals
- 34.5%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 122
- Ofsted
- Report card, 21 April 2026Read the Ofsted report
Curriculum and teaching Expected standardAchievement Expected standardAttendance and behaviour Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing Strong standardInclusion Strong standardLeadership and governance Expected standardPost-16 provision Expected standardSafeguarding Met
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Turnford School (URN 117531, until 29 April 2015).
What the data says
Of the 135 pupils who finished Year 11 at Haileybury Turnford in 2023, 50% stayed on in Haileybury Turnford’s own sixth form (Hertfordshire average 58%), 39% went to a further education college and 3% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 72 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 31% went to university (Hertfordshire 42%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Business Studies is unusually popular at GCSE: 39% of the year group took it, against 18% of pupils across England.
A level grades average C-, well below the England average of B-; 6% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, D and T Engineering and Accounting/Finance.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Hertfordshire and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Haileybury Turnford | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 135 | 14,400 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 93% | 95% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 90% | 92% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 50% | 58% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 1% | 2% | 13% |
| — further education college | 39% | 31% | 37% |
| — other education | 0% | 1% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Employment | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 5% | 3% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Haileybury Turnford | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 72 | 14,189 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 78% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 31% | 42% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 24% | 19% |
| Further education | 6% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 32% | 28% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 14% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Haileybury Turnford | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 43.3 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 53% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 68% | 72% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 12% | 47% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 | 4.56 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 29% | 18% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 37.6 | 34.2 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 45.5 | 54.1 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 18% | 16% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 120 | 98% | 89% | 14% | 20% | 67% |
| Mathematics | 120 | 98% | 88% | 12% | 22% | 76% |
| English Literature | 120 | 98% | 86% | 13% | 21% | 72% |
| Combined Science | 94 | 77% | 65% | 5% | 9% | 41% |
| History | 53 | 43% | 41% | 11% | 26% | 34% |
| Geography | 52 | 43% | 41% | 10% | 25% | 54% |
| Business Studies | 48 | 39% | 18% | 19% | 20% | 65% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 21% | 23% | 12% | 47% | 81% |
| Biology | 26 | 21% | 23% | 23% | 45% | 92% |
| Physics | 26 | 21% | 23% | 15% | 46% | 88% |
| Fine Art | 20 | 16% | 9% | 0% | 28% | 50% |
| Photography | 19 | 16% | 6% | 11% | 19% | 68% |
| Spanish | 18 | 15% | 19% | 39% | 27% | 78% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 12% | 31% | 13% | 32% | 87% |
| Design and Technology | 14 | 11% | 11% | 0% | 23% | 43% |
| Turkish | 5 | 4% | 0% | — | 71% | — |
| Portuguese | 2 | 2% | 0% | — | 50% | — |
| Chinese | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 75% | — |
| Polish | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Persian | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 77% | — |
| Media Studies | 1 | 1% | 4% | — | 20% | — |
| Italian | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 53% | — |
| Citizenship Studies | 1 | 1% | 3% | — | 19% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance / Accounting (General) | 41 | 59% | — |
| Hospitality / Catering Studies | 36 | 52% | — |
| Sports Studies | 32 | 46% | — |
| Engineering Studies | 27 | 39% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 16 | 23% | — |
| Childcare Skills | 14 | 20% | — |
| Speech and Drama | 13 | 19% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 12 | 17% | — |
| Music performance: Group | 8 | 12% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Haileybury Turnford | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 150 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 69 | 8,082 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 26.95 | 36.82 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 6% | 19% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 33% | 31% |
| D and T Engineering | 19 | 28% | 0% |
| Accounting/Finance | 16 | 23% | 1% |
| Physics | 14 | 20% | 12% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 16% | 13% |
| Economics | 8 | 12% | 13% |
| Biology | 8 | 12% | 20% |
| Geography | 6 | 9% | 10% |
| History | 6 | 9% | 13% |
| Politics | 6 | 9% | 6% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Physical Education | — | — | 3% |
| Psychology | — | — | 23% |
| Sociology | — | — | 13% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
| Product Design | — | — | 2% |
| Chemistry | — | — | 17% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 18 | 26% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 17% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 16% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 16% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 10 | 14% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 12% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 12% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 7 | 10% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 10% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 7 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 9% | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Birchwood High School
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.