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LVS Ascot, Ascot

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 4–19
Boarding school

LVS Ascot is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Ascot. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

LVS Ascot in detail

LVS Ascot in its own words

In its own words: "LVS Ascot is owned and managed by the Licensed Trade Charity, a historic and caring organisation established over 200 years ago. One of its key objectives is to provide outstanding education. Click here for the history of the Licensed Trade Charity."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, badminton, swimming, yoga, dance, drama, orchestra, chess and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 30 January 2027, an open day on Saturday 13 March 2027 and an open day on Saturday 3 July 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Bracknell Forest

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for LVS Ascot can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to LVS Ascot are Heathfield School (0.3 miles), Papplewick School (1.2 miles), Lambrook School (1.6 miles) and St George's School (1.6 miles).

Heathfield SchoolPapplewick SchoolLambrook SchoolSt George's School

Where pupils go next

Of the 64 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 55% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 16% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 202 pupils (27.7%) received SEN support and 2 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Martins Heron Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fernbank Corner (w-bound), 120 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 32 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bracknell Forest (84).

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Thomson
Pupils:730
LA:Bracknell Forest
Phone:01344882770
Address:London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1940

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    19 September 2023

    PDF
  • Short Visit

    18 October 2019

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    30 April 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    19 April 2016

    PDF
  • Intermediate (Boarding)

    20 November 2012

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2011

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:110159
UKPRN:10008349
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Maidenhead
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

LVS Ascot is a private, co-educational, day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 18, situated near Ascot in the English county of Berkshire. It is operated by the Licensed Trade Charity, and parents who work in the licensed drinks trade receive a 20% discount on fees.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£16,032 to £28,792

depending on year group

Boarding fees, per year

£40,268 to £49,608

Infant Day (R-Y2)£16,032 a year
Junior Day (Y3-Y6)£19,214 a year
Senior Day * (Y7-Y11)£27,286 a year
Sixth Form Day ** (Y12-Y13)£28,792 a year
Junior Boarding (Y5-Y6)£40,268 a year
Senior Boarding * (Y7-Y11)£47,742 a year
Sixth Form Boarding ** (Y12-Y13)£49,608 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Berkshire - 9 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for LVS Ascot can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Combined Science148
Business Studies124
Geography78
Art and Design76
Biology64
Physics64
Chemistry62
Physical Education56
Media / Film / TV Studies52
Food Preparation and Nutrition40
Spanish40
Computer Science24
Mathematics24
Drama20
Music12
Dance12
Other Modern Languages6
French1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with LVS Ascot

Getting There

Bus Stops

Fernbank Corner (W-bound)
119m · 2 min walk
The Royal Foresters Hotel (Adj)
220m · 4 min walk
Goaters Road (opp)
422m · 7 min walk
Gainsborough Drive (Stop GG)
500m · 8 min walk
The Gold Cup (adj)
689m · 11 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
15
Fatal
1
Serious
2
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.

5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

76%

Available places

730 pupils

959 places

229 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Ascot

High pressure
New homes approved:399
Projected new pupils:72

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ascot

Across Bracknell Forest council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

Places available

1,500

Applications

1,337

Got 1st preference

82.7%

Got preferred school

95.0%

All secondary applications across Bracknell Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

202

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

27.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

730

Total Pupils

444

Boys

286

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about LVS Ascot

What are GCSE results like at LVS Ascot?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for LVS Ascot can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was LVS Ascot last inspected?

LVS Ascot is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.

How many pupils go to LVS Ascot?

LVS Ascot has around 730 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to LVS Ascot?

LVS Ascot is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near LVS Ascot?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).

Where is LVS Ascot?

LVS Ascot is at London Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8DR.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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