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New Reception Parents!
Welcome to Our School Community – Reception 2026
We are delighted that you are considering Ashdon Primary School for your child's educational journey.
Ashdon Primary School is a small village school where every child is known, valued, and nurtured. Our small setting allows us to provide a truly personalised education where children thrive in a close-knit, family atmosphere.
We warmly invite all prospective Reception parents to discover our school by booking a private tour with Mrs Reynecke-Raybould. These personalised visits allow us to give you our undivided attention and provide a genuine insight into our school community and ethos, as well as getting to learn more about you and your child.
Open Morning and Evening
We are also holding an open morning and evening for those who would prefer to visit alongside other families:
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Monday 11th November at 09:15 - Completed
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Monday 11th November at 18:00 - Cancelled
Stay and Play Sessions
We invite all to book and attend our Autumn taster 'Stay and Play' sessions. You and your child can join Mars class in various activities.
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Thursday 20th November @ 09:30-11:00
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Wednesday 26th November @ 13:45-15:00
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Tuesday 9th December @ 13:45-15:00
Looking Ahead
We are moving towards private tours as our preferred approach for prospective parents, as we believe this enables us to offer the most meaningful and personalised experience for your family.
Book Your Visit
Many parents have already secured their private tours, and we will do our utmost to respond to all requests swiftly and accommodate appointment times that suit you.
To book your private tour or reserve your place at our open morning or evening, please contact us:
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Email: admin@ashdon.essex.sch.uk
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Telephone: 01799 584219
We very much look forward to welcoming you.
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Welcome to Ashdon Primary School
Ashdon Primary School sits at the heart of our thriving Essex village, less than four miles from both Saffron Walden and Linton. We provide education from Reception to Year 6 across three mixed-age classes, welcoming children from Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk.
Supporting Families
We offer wraparound care through our breakfast and after-school clubs, supporting working parents with reliable, engaging childcare.
Learning and Activities
Our students benefit from:
- Mixed-age learning that encourages peer support
- Regular sports competitions
- Cultural and academic activities
- Strong community connections
Join Us
Visit our school to see how your child could thrive in our supportive village school environment. Contact us to arrange a tour and learn more about what makes Ashdon Primary special.
Have a look at our lovely school!

Important Information

Book a Tour
We would love to show any parent/carer around our lovely school. We do tours on Tuesday mornings @ 09:15, but will be happy to discuss/book tours on a more convenient time if necessary.
Contact us by clicking on one of the below:
Call: 01799584219
Email: admin@ashdon.essex.sch.uk
In person: Ashdon Primary School, Bartlow Road, AShdon, Essex,
CB10 2 HB

Attendance
Attendance at school is crucial to prepare young people for successful transition to adulthood. This also support their longer term economic and social participation in society. Please look at our weekly newsletter for weekly attendance date. We aim for 97% attendance!
Please see our whole school attendance data for this term below:
Autumn Term 2025: 91%
Summer Term 2025: 96%
Spring Term 2025: 96%
Reminders
* Monday 3rd November - First Day of Autumn Term 2
* Wednesday 5th November - Guy Fawkes Special Lunch in School
* Thursday 6th November - Two Johns Online Training for Parents @ 20:00 - 21:30 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722042451
* Tuesday 11th November @ 09:15 Open Morning for New Reception Parents and @ 18:00 Open Evening for New Reception Parents (Parents to please call the school and book when you would like to attend. Alternatively, you could book a private tour as well with Mrs Reynecke-Raybould)
* Monday 24th November - Flu immunisations in school (for children whose parents consented to this)
Contacts:
Address: Ashdon Primary School, Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Essex, CB10 2HB
Telephone: 01799584219
Email: admin@ashdon.essex.sch.uk
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