Ashbourne offers a mature, welcoming and close-knit environment where students genuinely enjoy their education. With only around 250 students in the College and class sizes typically capped at ten, each student receives individual attention and is truly known and valued.
We are selective based on behaviour and commitment to learning, which creates a calm, focused and motivated atmosphere. Students join classes with like-minded peers who share a drive to succeed and behave respectfully. Teachers build strong relationships with students, often using first-name terms to encourage mutual trust, openness and active engagement.
Each student is assigned a personal tutor with whom they meet weekly to monitor academic performance, discuss wellbeing and plan ahead. In their final year, students also benefit from specialist UCAS tutors who provide expert guidance on personal statements and university applications.
Ashbourne is independently owned by its Principal, which gives the College a uniquely personal and hands-on feel. Parents are welcome to contact the College at any time, and students are encouraged to reach out for support the moment they need it. We strive to ensure every student feels part of a family, where their goals and wellbeing truly matter.