Ashbourne students’ consistently outstanding A level exam results which have enabled us to remain in the top two of similar private high schools in London for many years. Ashbourne is also placed in the top 5% of UK schools and colleges that offer A levels as a result of the level of performance improvement we achieve, or ‘value added’. And more than half of our graduates go on to study at Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
A level league table
A level performance table of comparative London Independent Schools for 2019, based on Department for Education figures published in March 2020.
| COLLEGE | AVG POINTS PER EXAM | AAB OR BETTER | NUMBER OF CANDIDATES |
| Brampton College (Barnet) |
43.03 |
28.2% |
128 |
| Ashbourne College (Kensington) |
39.11 |
27.1% |
145 |
| MPW (London) |
39.02 |
13.8% |
309 |
| Collingham (Kensington) |
36.77 |
17.6% |
91 |
| DLD College (Lambeth) |
36.48 |
14.1% |
116 |
| Cambridge Tutors (Croydon) |
35.63 |
28% |
25 |
| Fine Arts (Camden) |
34.26 |
0% |
75 |
| Chelsea Independent (Hammersmith) |
34.08 |
16.7% |
36 |
| David Game (Westminster) |
32.98 |
18.2% |
109 |
| CATS College (Camden) |
32.18 |
18.6% |
49 |
| Ealing Independent (Ealing) |
30.97 |
8.6% |
42 |
Previous years’ A level league tables
|
College
|
Points Per Candidate
|
Avg Points Per Exam
|
Percentage Achieving Academic A Levels
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bellerbys London |
978.7 |
247.5 |
23% |
|
Cambridge Tutors |
929.3 |
250 |
26% |
|
Ashbourne A Level College, London |
824.2 |
239.1 |
21% |
|
Ealing Independent |
819.2 |
234.1 |
13% |
|
Brampton College |
816.1 |
251.5 |
29% |
|
David Game |
803.1 |
237.4 |
10% |
|
Abbey College London |
778.7 |
224.4 |
24% |
|
Chelsea Independent |
763.5 |
237.4 |
14% |
|
MPW London |
752.9 |
227 |
11% |
|
Fine Arts |
746.7 |
231.9 |
– |
|
Duff Miller |
746.7 |
231.9 |
14% |
|
Collingham |
683.2 |
220.8 |
4% |
|
DLD |
621 |
229.4 |
6% |
|
Lansdowne College |
596.3 |
214.9 |
3% |
|
Cats College |
542.8 |
222.7 |
– |
|
Bales College |
497.5 |
157.1 |
8% |
 |
 |
A* = 300 points, A = 270, etc
AS results are weighted 50% of A levels; eg A* = 150 points
Average points = Total points / number of exams taken
Table excludes candidates who were 19 or older at the beginning of the academic year, Sept 1 2011
Source, The Government Department for Education Performance Tables, February 2013
For the first time this year, the tables also show the number of students who gain good grades – at least two As and a B – in so-called “facilitating subjects”. These are subjects that are commonly seen as a route into leading Russell Group universities.
The measure reflects achievement in maths and further maths, English literature, physics, biology, chemistry, geography, history and modern and classical languages.
Examination results are essential in appraising the achievements of private institutions, as well as those obtaining significant improvements with disadvantaged students. A level league tables are a useful resource and they provide a significant marketing tool for all schools. There are few schools, whether comprehensive, grammar or private, that do not select students in some way or other. For private schools and grammar schools, this selection begins at entry for students aged between 11 and 13. For state schools, under-performing GCSE students will be not be allowed to take up A levels but will be offered the choice of vocational qualifications such as NVQ or BTEC. Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College, one of the best colleges in London, offers two year A level, 18 month A level and a one-year intensive A Level course programme, providing a wide range of subject choices.
Ashbourne Sixth Form College – One of the best colleges in London
Ashbourne is one of the best colleges in London and has been delivering highly successful A level and GCSE courses for more than 35 years. We welcome ambitious and hardworking students from all over the world who will benefit from the exceptional individual attention, support and choice we offer to help them reach their potential. Our students consistently achieve excellent exam results with more than 50% of our graduates going on to Russell Group Universities including UCL, Imperial College, LSE, Oxford and Cambridge. Students can choose from a wide range of A level subjects without restriction, and select the right course length to suit their own individual needs. They take lessons in small groups of fewer than 10 students, which provides an ideal environment for them to fully engage and allows the teachers to offer excellent levels of individual attention and feedback on assigned work. Students sit half-termly mocks, comprising past papers, that are followed up in class. This focus on exam technique helps students and teachers measure progress and identify areas to work on in a timely fashion. We believe this is critical to achieving the best exam results. Ashbourne embraces a friendly, informal and adult approach to learning, much like university, to encourage independent thinking, discipline and high expectations. Building confidence is crucial to success so every Ashbourne A level student is assigned a dedicated Personal Tutor who will provide one-to-one academic and pastoral support and guidance throughout their time at the college. This includes expert careers advice and personalised UCAS support, from choosing the right course, interview practice all the way to accepting the best offer. We also offer specialised university application programmes for competitive courses such as Medicine and Engineering and entry to Oxford and Cambridge. We are situated in a fantastic part of London, close to many world-class museums, theatres and institutions, and we attract students from all over the world, making Ashbourne a vibrant and exciting place to learn.Ashbourne events and activities
- One of the best A level colleges in London
- Strong exam results – 2021 66% A* A
- 57% of graduates at Russell Group Universities