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Ashbourne College

London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · W8 4PL

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.

241

Pupils

£37,950

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
241
Pupil:teacher ratio
7
Location
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
Website
https://www.ashbournecollege.co.uk/

Headteacher

Principal Michael Kirby

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

38%

A-level A*-A

52%

A-level A*-B

76%

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.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
226

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsEconomicsPsychologyPhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish LiteratureHistoryGovernment and Politics

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSEEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
25.51%
EHC plans
0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Music scholarshipsDrama scholarshipsAcademic scholarships

Languages

FrenchRussianPersian

Sport

Main sports

Football

Beyond the classroom

Football is the main sport on offer. Scholarships in academic subjects, music and drama recognise pupils with particular talents.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£37,950

The last word

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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Ashbourne College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Ashbourne College located?

Ashbourne College is located at London, W8 4PL.

What type of school is Ashbourne College?

Ashbourne College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend Ashbourne College?

Ashbourne College has approximately 241 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.