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Ashbourne College
17 Old Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 4PL, Kensington and Chelsea
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
243
Capacity
300
Ages
13–21
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this institution is well-regarded for its supportive community. However, academic performance metrics show that only 11% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in meeting national standards. Limited published data on GCSE results suggests that prospective parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 11% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 10% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School supports development
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
77%
Location
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51.50271, -0.18946 · W8 4PL
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN100537
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.ashbournecollege.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashbourne College rated by Ofsted?
Ashbourne College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Ashbourne College a good school?
Ashbourne College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ashbourne College?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashbourne College receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ashbourne College in GCSEs?
Ashbourne College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.3. 11% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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