Ashbourne College
URN: 100537 • London W8 4PL
Overview
- Name
- Ashbourne College
- URN
- 100537
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Kirby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02079373858
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 17 Old Court Place, London W8 4PL
Summary
Ashbourne College is an independent sixth form college located in Kensington, London, established in 1981. The college caters to a mixed-gender student body of 243 pupils, with a capacity for 300. It offers a broad range of A-level subjects and GCSEs, emphasising personalised education through small class sizes, typically fewer than 10 students. This approach allows for tailored support and encourages independent learning, critical thinking, and academic ambition.
The college boasts impressive academic results, with 52% of A-level entries achieving A* or A grades in 2024-2025, and over 60% of students progressing to Russell Group universities. Ashbourne provides extensive support through weekly Personal Tutor sessions, subject-specific clinics, and guidance on university applications, fostering a strong sense of community and student welfare.
Situated near Hyde Park and various cultural attractions, Ashbourne College creates a vibrant learning environment enriched by a diverse student body from around 50 nationalities. The college encourages participation in extracurricular activities, promoting personal growth and social connections among students.
The college boasts impressive academic results, with 52% of A-level entries achieving A* or A grades in 2024-2025, and over 60% of students progressing to Russell Group universities. Ashbourne provides extensive support through weekly Personal Tutor sessions, subject-specific clinics, and guidance on university applications, fostering a strong sense of community and student welfare.
Situated near Hyde Park and various cultural attractions, Ashbourne College creates a vibrant learning environment enriched by a diverse student body from around 50 nationalities. The college encourages participation in extracurricular activities, promoting personal growth and social connections among students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 13 - 21
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 117
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1985-03-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 126 | 117 | 300 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 271 | 154 | 117 | 300 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 227 | 115 | 112 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 227 | 115 | 112 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 118 | 137 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 284 | 128 | 156 | 300 | 0.00 |
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