Elements of our Ethos and Mission Statements

Ashton School is a Church of Ireland co-educational school under the joint patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork and Cork Education and Training Board. Ashton  School serves not only the Protestant community in Cork, but also in a rapidly  changing and pluralist society, is committed to the ecumenical developments of  our time and in an inclusive spirit of openness and multi-denominational  service endeavours to serve many in the entire local community. The  school seeks to provide a Christian environment in which students find  encouragement to develop spiritual and moral values, personal and social skills  and the highest standards of excellence of which they are capable in all  aspects of their school activities. 

We  recognise the complementary roles of parents and teachers in educating the  young and, in partnership, we pursue the common aim of educating our students  according to Christian principles. As a Comprehensive School, Ashton School is committed to catering for children of  all abilities and of multiple intelligences through the provision of a range of  subjects across a broad curriculum. 

Ashton Comprehensive School was founded in 1972 following the interim establishment of  the Cork Grammar and Rochelle School as a result of the amalgamation of two  noted and established Protestant schools: Cork Grammar School and Rochelle  School. Cork Grammar School itself incorporated the former High School. These  schools were previously operated under the aegis of the Incorporated Society  for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland. 

Ashton School promotes personal achievement through a broad and balanced education. “The Best” is demanded of and expected for each student. Ashton School operates on the philosophy  that students perform best in an environment in which they feel valued. All  students are treated as individuals with unique strengths. 

The philosophy of  the school demands high standards of work, personal behaviour and respect of  self and of others. The  comprehensive range of subjects provide the opportunity, within the resources  available, for all students to achieve their potential within their range of  abilities. A  comprehensive extra-curricular programme of sport and other activities is  provided within the school. These develop the self-esteem of the many students  involved and generally promote positive attitudes both at individual and group  level.  Ashton School strives to create a caring, Christian, environment within which all  students can develop and fulfil their unique and diverse talents.