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Ashbourne College

Other independent school · London, W8 4PL

Outstanding

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#348 of 2,536

Better than 86% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Ashbourne College Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 21
Pupils223
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Michael Kirby
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
Opened05 Mar 1985
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100537.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKensington and ChelseaEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3.152.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.6.3%75.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.5.6%58.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.4%23.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths4%70.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4126--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKensington and ChelseaEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.41.18, better than England, better than Kensington and Chelsea37.0535
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels41.5, better than England, better than Kensington and Chelsea36.9835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better31.6%, better than England, better than Kensington and Chelsea18.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.38, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study118--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils223
Girls110
Boys113
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.51
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.77.6%
Higher education62.9%
Employment6%
Further education2.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.7%
Apprenticeship0.9%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Ashbourne College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary Abbots CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableThomas's KensingtonOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryFox Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryHolland Park SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimarySt Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableKensington Park SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicablePembridge Hall SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableWetherby SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableSouthbank International School KensingtonOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableCollinghamOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Ashbourne College

What is Ashbourne College's Ofsted rating?

Ashbourne College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 19 Nov 2024.

How does Ashbourne College rank in England?

Ashbourne College ranks 348 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 86% of schools).

What are Ashbourne College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ashbourne College was B, and 31.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Ashbourne College?

Ashbourne College has 223 pupils aged 13 to 21.

Does Ashbourne College have a sixth form?

Yes, Ashbourne College teaches students up to age 21.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.