One of their primary focuses is securing students places at Russell Group Universities, whilst maintaining a strong performance in grade outcomes, averaging around 47% A*-A for the past decade.

Its founder and current principal, Mike Kirby was previously working as a tutor in Mathematics and Physics and launched Ashbourne to specialise predominantly in A-Level retake tuition, as well as support for applications to the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.

[13] After continued success and establishing a fine reputation for positive grade outcomes, Ashbourne was able to expand and focus on offering full two-year A-Level programmes, with retakes now only making up around 5% of the cohort.

The single room occupied by Ashbourne in 1981 has evolved into three separate buildings on Kensington High Street each with state of the art facilities.

Other aspects of the school have nevertheless remained constant, above all the dedication to small classes, personal attention and emphasis on academic excellence.

[15] Ashbourne has pathway programmes set up to provide additional support for those students looking to gain entry to particularly competitive and technical university courses.

The programmes consist of weekly meetings that provide personalised guidance in the form of workshops, group activities, seminars, and practice interviews, amongst other things.

Each programme is led by a member of Ashbourne's teaching staff with specific experience in the field who will also double up as the student's UCAS tutor.