Exam Results and University Destinations
Ashbourne students consistently achieve excellent exam results and almost 60% of our graduates go on to study at world-class Russell Group universities such as UCL, Imperial, Oxford and Cambridge.
Ashbourne students consistently achieve excellent exam results and almost 60% of our graduates go on to study at world-class Russell Group universities such as UCL, Imperial, Oxford and Cambridge.
Ashbourne students attained 66% A*A in 2021 and over the last ten years have attained an average of 47% A*A, far exceeding the national average.
57% of Ashbourne graduates go on to study at world-class Russell Group universities, such as Cambridge, Durham, Imperial, Oxford and UCL, which is one of our most popular destinations.
Ashbourne is placed in the top 5% of all UK schools and colleges offering A levels for students’ performance improvement or ‘value added’.
My experience at Ashbourne has been life changing. Without the care and personal attention I was given I would not be the independent and thorough student which I consider myself to be.
Lewis, A*A*A, studying English Literature at Cambridge University
We are very proud of our students’ achievement and acknowledge the primary importance of their effort. Without their ambition, determination and hard work, and the dedication and expertise of our teachers and staff, the college would not be as successful as it is. Ashbourne students’ outstanding A level results have helped us to remain in the top two of similar private colleges in London for many years.
Students receive tailored and individual support with applications to top universities and apprenticeships.
Each A level student is assigned a dedicated Personal Tutor who provides individual academic and pastoral support and guidance throughout their time at the college, which includes expert careers advice and one-to-one UCAS support, from choosing the right course, writing the perfect personal statement to interview practice all the way to accepting the best offer.
Ashbourne offers specialised university application programmes for competitive courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Finance, and related courses, and entry to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Bristol University
Cambridge University
Durham University
Exeter University
Imperial College (University of London)
King’s College (University of London)
Leeds University
Liverpool University
Manchester University
Newcastle University
Nottingham University
Oxford University
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen’s University Belfast
Southampton University
University College London (University of London)
Warwick University
York University
Bristol University
Cambridge University
Cardiff University
Durham
Edinburgh
Imperial College (University of London)
King’s College (University of London)
Leeds University
Liverpool University
London School of Economics (LSE)
Manchester University
Newcastle University
Nottingham University
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen’s University Belfast
Sheffield University Belfast
Southampton University
University College London (University of London)
Warwick University
We make forecasts for each student’s final A level results at the beginning of their time at the College. Predictions are based on the results of an ALIS test, which each student sits before starting their A level programme, and their previous GCSE performance. The data is analysed in various ways such as measuring students final results compared with the ALIS test. The finding that our students’ performance overwhelmingly exceeds these predictions. For example, where the ALIS test and GCSE results suggest predicted grades of BBB, students on average would achieve AAB in their final results.
Ashbourne’s improvement in performance rate is as significant for one-year retake students as it is for two-year A level students. For example, a student who attained BBB at a previous school would on average gain a minimum of A*AA for their A level retake results at Ashbourne.
Ashbourne aims to improve student performance in a variety of ways but at the core is the personalised attention each student receives in class and outside of class. Students who perform best at Ashbourne are those who consistently take advantage of the excellent support and guidance on offer such as regular one-to-one meetings with teachers outside of class.
Ashbourne students’ previous A level results and league tables.
Ashbourne was judged by Ofsted to be outstanding in all areas including overall effectiveness; quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management; sixth form provision. Read the full report.
