- Location
- Ascot
- Age range
- 4–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About LVS Ascot
Schoolscout directory record ·
LVS Ascot is an independent school that offers a unique blend of academic excellence and personal development, catering to students aged 4 to 18. Located i...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
LVS Ascot — the Licensed Victuallers' School at Ascot — was founded in 1803 by the Licensed Victuallers' Trade (the London-based industry association of publicans, hoteliers and licensed-trade operators) as a charitable boarding school for the orphaned children of publicans and licensees who had died leaving widows and children unable to maintain themselves. The Licensed Trade Charity (formerly the Society for the Relief of Aged and Distressed Licensed Victuallers) continues to govern the school today. The school operates on a 25-acre campus at Ascot, Berkshire, and is co-educational ages 4-18 with around 785 pupils. The Principal is Christine Cunniffe.
The school is a member of the HMC and the Boarding Schools Association. The school operates a particularly substantial Foundation bursary programme funded by the Licensed Trade Charity, intended to preserve the founding 1803 philanthropic principle of providing educational access for the children of licensed-trade families and other UK families regardless of family means.
Additional source record ·
“We discovered LVS Ascot as a school, and it has been the best thing I could have wished for, for both of my kids.”… Nickie Locke, Parent
At LVS Ascot, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. As a charitable, non-selective school with over 200 years of heritage, we are committed to unlocking every pupil’s potential — academically, creatively, socially, and emotionally.
LVS Ascot is a proud non-selective school for boys and girls which delivers exceptional academic and personal outcomes for our diverse body of pupils.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1803 by the Licensed Victuallers' Trade — 223-year history
- Originally for orphans of London publicans
- Co-educational ages 4-18 with ≈785 pupils
- Set on a 25-acre campus at Ascot, Berkshire
- HMC and BSA member
- Substantial Foundation bursary programme via the Licensed Trade Charity
- Founded 1803 — 223 year tradition
- 785-pupil community
- Day and boarding places available
- Strong in STEM, Drama, Outdoor
- Strong Oxbridge progression
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 4–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
- STEM
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- Licensed Trade Charity (proprietorial trustees)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
- Round Square
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Reading, Bristol, Imperial, Cambridge)
- Medical schools
- International universities
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
Alumni notes
- Old LVS Ascot pupils active in UK professions and the licensed-trade industry
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Christine Cunniffe (Principal)
- Founded
- 1803
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational (Licensed Victuallers' Trade charity foundation)
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 785
- Boys
- 480 · 61.15%
- Girls
- 305 · 38.85%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 206 · 26.24%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 1 · 0.13%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.01 (Average)
- Average grade
- C+
- AAB percentage
- 10.20%
Results refer to the year shown. The directory does not provide a cohort size or a full methodology for these measures.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £6,234 – £9,342 |
| Boarding | £13,068 – £16,098 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is LVS Ascot?
LVS Ascot is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 19, located near Ascot in Berkshire. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to LVS Ascot?
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Most families apply to LVS Ascot 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at LVS Ascot?
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Fees at LVS Ascot are approximately £6,234–£16,098 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is LVS Ascot a day or boarding school?
LVS Ascot offers day and boarding options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.
Is LVS Ascot selective?
LVS Ascot is a non-selective independent school. Admissions may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- London Road
- Town / locality
- Ascot
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- SL5 8DR
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Additional source record ·
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