Skylarks School and Ashley Park School Are Merging

We’re excited to share some important news with our Skylarks community. Skylarks School in Epsom is merging with Ashley Park School in Walton-on-Thames to create a single, joined-up education pathway for children and young people aged 7 to 19 years old.

This development means we can continue to play a vital role in specialist SEND education and provide even greater opportunities for our students.

What This Means for Skylarks School

Skylarks will now be part of the new, unified school. Here’s how things will look:

• Skylarks School site will become our secondary and post-16 hub, focusing on Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 pathways.
• Ashley Park School site will serve as the primary phase hub, welcoming Key Stage 1 and 2 learners over the coming years.
• Both sites will be connected by one leadership team, one curriculum vision, and one shared goal: ensuring every learner thrives.

Why the Merger Benefits Skylarks’ Families

This exciting change brings a number of benefits for Skylarks students and families in Epsom and beyond:

• Continuity of education from primary school through to sixth form.
• Stronger specialist SEND provision with smooth transitions between phases.
• Local choice with schools in both Walton and Epsom, making high-quality education easier to access.

Next Steps for Skylarks

We want to make this journey as smooth as possible for our families. In the coming weeks, you can expect:

• Parent information events to share details and answer your questions.
• Curriculum previews to highlight the learning opportunities across all phases.
• Support for staff and student transitions to ensure stability and care.

Looking Ahead

While Skylarks School in Epsom is now formally merging with Ashley Park, our commitment to families remains the same: to provide a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment for every child and young person.

All future updates about Skylarks will be shared through the Ashley Park School website, so families searching for Skylarks School online will be directed to the latest information in one place.

Together, we are creating a stronger future for children and young people aged 7 – 19, with specialist SEND support every step of the way.