Ashbourne College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils display exemplary behaviours and attitudes to their work and to others. The school, thus, has an extraordinarily happy, calm and purposeful environment. Pupils come from a wide range of countries and cultures. Pupils welcome the opportunities to make new friends and socialise with peers who have different experiences to them. This enriches their knowledge and understanding of people from across the globe. There are very strong working and trusting relationships between pupils and staff. Staff provide pupils with high-quality pastoral and academic support, enabling them to excel in their education. The school strives to, and succeeds in, ensuring that pupils achieve high academic results. Pupils can choose to study courses from a vast range of subjects, each taught by experts. Any barriers to success are identified and removed. For instance, the school organises and adapts its timetables so that every pupil can study all the subjects of their choice. Pupils leave the school extremely well prepared for the next stages of their education. The school encourages pupils to take on responsibilities. For example, pupils can join the model United Nations club. They debate, alongside other schools, as `representatives' of different countries. Others take initiatives and set up activities at lunchtime, like the entrepreneur club. These opportunities develop pupils' independence, confidence and sense of citizenship.

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