Combined Cadet Force
Skill at Arms weekend: Longmoor Camp 2024
Ash Manor School Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
At Ash Manor School, we are proud to offer the CCF experience, established under the Cadet Expansion Programme in 2017. Our CCF includes both a Royal Navy Section and a well-established Army Section. We also have a Corp of Drums.
Promotions Parade: Feb 2025
A Unique Educational Partnership
The CCF is a distinctive educational partnership found in schools across the UK. Through engaging military-themed and adventurous activities, cadets have the opportunity to develop key skills such as leadership, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance, and perseverance.
Affiliation with the Grenadier Guards
Our Ash Manor CCF (Army Section) is especially proud to be affiliated with the prestigious Grenadier Guards, the first school contingent accepted by the Grenadiers in a decade. Where we currently have over 10 cadets of various ages enrolled.
Indoor Air Rifle Range: Ash Manor School 2024
Leadership and Activities
Under the guidance of Contingent Commander: Major C. Johnson and School Staff Instructor: Sgt G. Sisson, supported by a dedicated team of staff, our cadets participate in a variety of activities. These include air rifle and live firing ranges, fieldcraft training weekends, and lessons in first aid, signals, navigation, skill at arms, drill, and turnout, among many others.
Community Service Weekend: Bramshot Farm Oct
Corp of Drums
Additional opportunity to join the Corp of Drums. Cadets have the chance to learn how to play the drums and flute, with opportunities to attend National Music Camp to enhance their learning.
National Music Camp: Apr 25
A Thriving Ethos
Ash Manor CCF thrives on the ethos of being part of the military family, providing students with an exciting, challenging, and uplifting experience. We have partnered with Court Moor School to extend the same enriching Cadet Experience to their students and staff.
Sailing at Hawley Lake
Join Us
Our CCF parades on Monday afternoons from 3-6 pm. For those interested in joining, please speak to Major Johnson, Sgt Sisson, or any of the CCF staff at the school.
Experience the camaraderie, challenge, and adventure of the Combined Cadet Force at Ash Manor School.