Ashford Central School is committed to the provision of a comprehensive, quality education program, the equal of any in the state. This is achieved through quality teaching and assessment practices, the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, an emphasis on literacy and numeracy from Kindergarten to Year 12, comprehensive student welfare structures and effective use of technology. Ashford Central School is a K-12 school. Students studying for their Higher School Certificate (HSC) complete course materials supplied by Dubbo School of Distance Education. They are co-taught by teachers from Ashford and Dubbo.
Students of Ashford Central School are drawn from the township of Ashford and the surrounding district. Some students travel a considerable distance to school by bus. The school is supported by the Country Areas Program (CAP) and the Priority Schools Program (PSP). The school has a string culture of student participation in all aspects of school life and this is reflected in the school's motto of "Play the Game".
