The Ashcombe School

The Ashcombe School is a secondary school in Dorking for ages 11 to 18.

Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.

The school's aim is to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives in the 21st century.
Students can borrow revision guides from the school library.
The school is committed to an inclusive community where all members feel safe and supported, underpinned by decency, compassion and humility.
The Languages department has two computer rooms dedicated to Languages.
The school aims to educate beyond the classroom to develop creativity, leadership, curiosity and adventure.
The school is an ambitious, caring and supportive school where learning is for life rather than ending at the final exam.

In Lower School (Years 7-9) students study a wide range of subjects, building on primary school knowledge and skills.
All Year 7 and Year 8 students study French and German.
Students in Upper School study English, Maths and Combined Science Trilogy as core subjects.
Year 11 students run the Poetry Live trip each year as part of English enrichment.

Year 8 students have a 3-day UK based water sports trip.
Sixth Form students can apply for an Ashcombe bursary that can cover a percentage of trip cost.
Year 12 and 13 students can attend a CERN trip, a 1 day trip in October.
Students can participate in all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in different locations across the country.

Source: The Ashcombe School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

The school has its own admission authority and its arrangements were maintained when it became an academy in January 2017.

Source: The Ashcombe School website. Checked 10 November 2026.

The school offers an Open Evening page for future Year 7 students.
An Induction Evening for Parents is held on 30th June 2026 and an Induction Day for Year 6 on 1st July 2026.

Clubs include Tabletop Gaming, Sewing, Art, Creative Writing, Car Club, British Sign Language and Photography.
Transition project in summer for students who may find starting secondary school tricky.

The Sixth Form offers around 25 subjects, with flexibility so students can take subjects of their choice.
Students on the SEND register are discussed with primary school SENDCos in the early Summer Term of Year 6.
Sixth Form students can apply for an Ashcombe bursary to cover a percentage of trip costs.
The SENDCo is Joanna Marks, who can be contacted via email.
Students in Years 5 and 6 with an existing or pending EHCP can visit the school and meet the SEND Lead in the Summer and Autumn Terms.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 143901. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.