Ashbourne College
School summary
Ashbourne College is a small independent school in Kensington and Chelsea, weighted firmly towards the sixth form: 226 of its 241 pupils are studying at A-level. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one, classes are intimate and teaching is closely tailored to the individual. The college is academically focused and cosmopolitan in character, reflected in a language offering that spans French, Russian and Persian. A quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a setting attentive to varied learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
38%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
52%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
76%
National average 55%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the middle: 52% of A-level entries reach A*-A and 76% reach A*-B, while 38% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range. The curriculum runs from GCSE through A-level, with the EPQ available for those wanting independent research experience. Popular A-level choices lean towards the sciences and social sciences, including Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry and Government and Politics, alongside English Literature and History.
Languages
Principal · Michael Kirby
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 226
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Football is the main sport on offer. Scholarships in academic subjects, music and drama recognise pupils with particular talents.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 25.51%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £37,950
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A small, sixth-form-heavy London college built around very small classes and strong A-level outcomes. Day fees reach £37,950, so it suits families seeking close academic attention in central London.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.