Design and Technology

In design and technology, students learn a variety of skills in both practical and theory lessons.

By studying design, students learn valuable life skills, including team work and resilience, and also expand their knowledge of materials and techniques. All students are encouraged to work hard and explore their creativity to achieve results in design.

Dedicated facilities ensure that students are taught in a productive, pleasant and well-equipped learning environment.

Students can choose from a wide range of design and technology subjects at GCSE and A level.

All design subjects are taught by passionate subject specialists who are committed to ensuring students have the skills they need to move on to the next stage of their learning and to embrace the challenges of an increasingly technologically-driven world in which anything is possible.

Find out more about our design technology curriculum here:
KS3 design technology curriculum information here
KS4 design technology curriculum information here

Find our curriculum journey for KS3 design technology here:
KS3 design curriculum map to follow

Find out more about our KS3 design technology curriculum checkpoints here:
Year 7 Design Technology Curriculum Checkpoints

Year 8 Design Technology Curriculum Checkpoints

Year 9 Design Technology Curriculum Checkpoints

Find out more about our KS4 design technology curriculum checkpoints here:

KS4 Textiles Curriculum Checkpoints

KS4 Food Curriculum Checkpoints

KS4 Design Technology Curriculum Checkpoints

Find our curriculum journey for KS4 design technology here:
KS4 design curriculum maps to follow

Open Days and Evenings for Ashby School and Ashby Sixth Form

Ashby School Open evening

Our open Evening for prospective parents and students for Year 7 entry 2027 will be held on Thursday 1st October 2026 5-7pm. No need to book.

Sixth Form Open days/evening

OPEN DAYS

Saturday 31st October 2026 12:30-3:00pm

Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00-12:30pm

Come and view our campus, see our amazing facilities and meet the Sixth Form Pastoral Team. No need to book please just arrive between the designated times. Tours will start from our Sixth Form reception on the Leicester Road site

SUBJECT OPEN EVENING

Wednesday 4th November 2026 5-7pm

Take this opportunity to find out more about our impressive Sixth Form, meet our subject specialists and explore our broad and diverse curriculum. No Need to book. This evening will be based at our Nottingham Road site.