LVS Ascot

The school describes itself as all-ability and says it can consider applicants with mild learning difficulties, subject to the level of support it can offer.

“Although an all-ability school, applicants should be guided towards specific paragraphs regarding learning needs and level of support the school can offer. We can consider all applicants including those with mild learning difficulties.”

The school supports mild learning needs, including dyslexia and ADHD, and trains subject teachers to meet most such needs in the classroom.

“LVS Ascot is not a specialist school, but we are able to support students who have mild learning needs such as dyslexia and ADHD. Subject teachers undergo regular training to ensure that most mild learning needs can be met in the classroom without additional support.”

Students can access a Well-being Hub and an on-site counsellor for support.

“The Well-being Hub is accessible for those students who want someone to talk to and we have an on-site counsellor should any student require further support.”

A staffed Health and Well-being Hub supports students’ physical and mental well-being with trained health professionals, counselling rooms, first-aid equipment, recovery beds and a well-being space.

“Our Health and Well-being Hub is the focal point of the physical and mental well-being of our students. It is fully staffed with trained health professionals and features medical equipment for first aid, counselling rooms, recovery beds and a well-being space.”

The school offers a specialist aviation pathway combining technical training, flying lessons and preparation for a Private Pilot License.

“Our scholarship includes developing advanced skills in aviation, technical training, and real-world learning via flying lessons.”

Vocational BTECs emphasise practical learning, including Digital Media Production.

“The BTECs have greater emphasis on practical elements, as you might expect in subjects such as Digital Media Production.”

Classes are capped at 12 students to provide personalised teaching and individual academic support.

“Class Size - Maximum of 12 students - Ensuring personalised teaching and individual academic support”

Sixth-form classes are described as small, supporting focused study and greater student-teacher interaction.

“Our small classes mean focused studies and more student-teacher interaction in over 30 different A-level and BTEC courses.”

University and career counselling helps pupils make future choices.

“University and Career Counselling To help students make appropriate choices for the future.”

The LVS1 Enrichment Programme offers optional extracurricular activities and lectures within the fees.

“A range of extra-curricular optional activities and lectures, included in the fees.”

The school promotes academic excellence and encourages young people to exceed their expectations.

“At LVS Ascot young people are inspired to exceed their expectations.”

Core values emphasise responsibility, positive impact, excellence, innovation, growth, respect for boundaries, honesty, flexibility and intelligent risk-taking.

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The sixth form offers a broad selection of A Levels and BTECs, including subjects not studied at GCSE.

“At LVS Ascot we offer a wide range of A Levels and BTECs, including subjects you won’t have studied at GCSE.”

The school offers boarding sixth-form provision for Years 12–13.

“| Sixth Form Boarding \*\* (Y12-Y13) | £ 16,098.00 | £ 16,755.00 | £ 16,755.00 |”

Entry requires a Zoom interview, an English test, and at least CEFR A2.

“- Entrance requirements: Interview via Zoom, English test and minimum CEFR A2”

Typical academic entry routes include 12 years of schooling, one A Level at grade E, two AS Levels at grade E, or five GCSEs at grade 4 including grade 5 Mathematics.

“Academic Background - Completion of 12 years of schooling, or - 1 A Level (grade E or above), or - 2 AS Levels (grade E or above), or - 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including Grade 5 in Mathematics)”

The page identifies university, careers, apprenticeships and internships as potential post-sixth-form routes.

“You may want to go to university, embark on a career or start an apprenticeship or internship.”

Pupils can begin IELTS preparation for university entry.

“- Opportunity to start IELTS programme in preparation for University entry.”

In 2025, 19.25% of A-Level grades were A*-A and 53.5% were A*-B, both higher than in 2024.

“Their hard work and determination have culminated in outstanding A-Level results with top grade achievement increasing significantly since last year with 19.25% attaining Grades A\* or A (up from 17.1% last year) and A\*-B grades up from 45.5% last year to 53.5%.”

A former Head Girl achieved the best GCSE results in her year group.

“Angelina is proud of achieving the best GCSE results in her year group and credits the LVS Ascot experience with helping her realise her full potential.”