LVS Ascot

As a charitable, non-selective school with over 200 years of history, LVS Ascot aims to unlock every pupil's potential academically, creatively, socially, and emotionally. The school emphasizes a forward-thinking, student-centred approach that fosters resilience, curiosity, and integrity. It is a Round Square school, embedding core global competencies such as internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership, and service.

The school offers a continuous education from Reception through to Sixth Form. The Infant and Junior School provides a nurturing, cross-curricular environment, while the Senior School (Years 7–11) follows a broad curriculum including core subjects, philosophy, and technology, leading to GCSEs. The Sixth Form offers over 30 A-level and BTEC courses, alongside the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and specialized pathways for business, aviation, and international students.

LVS Ascot is a High Performance Learning World Class School and a Microsoft Showcase School. It offers specific academic pathways for students aiming for Oxbridge or careers in medicine, as well as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) for Sixth Formers. International students can access UK universities through the NCUK International Foundation Year and Pre A-Level programmes.

The school prioritizes student well-being through a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Centre and access to trained staff. The Infant and Junior School provides a paediatric-trained counsellor, while older students receive guidance on resilience and stress management. The school also maintains a focus on neurodiversity, with a dedicated Head of Neurodiversity overseeing support services.

LVS Ascot is a non-selective school that welcomes applications for students aged four to nineteen at any time of the year. The admissions process involves registration, and prospective families are encouraged to attend open days or book private tours to meet the principal, senior staff, and student ambassadors. The school offers various scholarships, bursaries, and discounts, including support for HM Armed Forces, the UK Diplomatic Service, and those with backgrounds in the licensed trade.

The school operates on a three-term structure: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The 2025/26 academic year runs from September 8, 2025, to July 1, 2026, with half-term breaks in October, February, and May. Detailed term dates for day and boarding students are available via the school's website.

Set on a 26-acre parkland campus in Ascot, the school features modern, hi-tech facilities including a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, a 250-seat theatre, a fitness centre, and an e-sports lab. Academic spaces include science labs with advanced apparatus, art rooms with 3D printers, and a library/learning resource centre. The campus also houses four boarding houses, an all-weather pitch, grass sports pitches, and an outdoor classroom with a timber gazebo and polytunnels for gardening.

The school provides a wide array of co-curricular opportunities, including performing arts, sports, clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Students engage in activities such as music, drama, dance, journalism, and public speaking, with opportunities to enter LAMDA examinations. Sporting options include football, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, rounders, swimming, and e-sports, with specialized programs like the LVS Flying School and football partnerships with Southampton FC.