In August 2014 Central Bedfordshire Council made the decision to close Ashton Middle School in 2016.

The council claims that falling pupil numbers are making the school financially unviable, however the Church of England Diocese of St Albans is currently consulting on whether to appeal the closure.

The school had five buildings, the "A" block being the largest and oldest, situated parallel to Watling Street, mainly used for maths and French lessons and secretary duties.

Other facilities included an astroturf pitch, PE block with an indoor gym, and a ball court for the children.

Competition between the houses included a sports day, swimming gala and merit marks, and football, hockey, cricket, rugby, tag rugby and athletics (long jump, high jump, javelin, shot put and track events).

In that time school pupil numbers diminished to less than a class full during its final days.