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About LVS Ascot
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An independent day and boarding school in Ascot, Berkshire
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LVS Ascot (the Licensed Victuallers\' School) is an all-ability school of more than 900 pupils located in Ascot, Berkshire, close to London and the neighbouring county of Surrey.
We are a through-school, with both our Primary School and Secondary School located on one spacious, green, airy site. Pupils can begin their school career with us at age 4 and remain in the school until they complete Sixth Form.
We achieve outstanding academic results in both the LVS Ascot Junior and LVS Ascot Senior Schools. Day and boarding students from both schools are able to participate in a wide programme of co-curricular activities.
Pastoral care is a great priority at LVS Ascot. In LVS Ascot Senior School each child is allocated to a house, and within that to a tutor group. House Masters and Mistresses, supported by teams of tutors, oversee the welfare and development of their pupils. In LVS Ascot Junior School, pastoral care is undertaken by the children\'s class teacher.
The school was founded on the ethical teachings, traditions and festivals of Christianity. While we are an inclusive school, embracing all faiths and none, LVS Ascot still takes pride in its Christian roots. We have a Chaplain on our staff who fulfils a pastoral and liturgical role throughout the school.
LVS Junior School
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Welcome to our Junior School
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from the Headmaster
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"At LVS Ascot Junior School, we introduce children to the concept of opportunity; an opportunity to learn, to discover, to create and above all to unearth and maximise individual talent.
I believe that in life, it is essential to be able to work as part of a team, to develop successful friendships, to be able to recognise each other’s skills, and above all to make a valuable contribution to the well being and happiness of others.
School is the very first place we begin to learn these vital life skills and at LVS Ascot Junior School I am fortunate to have a committed, unique and talented team of staff experienced in their identification, nurturing and development.
School must be somewhere that your child considers fun, where they have opportunity, where they are challenged, and from where ultimately, they can embark on their own exciting voyage of discovery.
I am delighted to be a part of this journey and look forward to meeting you soon."
Nick Funnell
Headmaster
LVS Ascot is co-educational, independent day and boarding school for young people aged 4 to 18, based in Ascot, Berkshire. We are proud to develop caring, confident citizens for the future.
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Find all the information you need for New Pupils in 2013
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Click to find all the information you need to start school at LVS Ascot in 2013 - Including information about Uniform, Transport, Timetable, Trips & Visits, School Policies and more.
Please Note - School Days Direct have been informed of your childs ‘House’ .
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Quotes from the 2013 Reception Class Pupils.
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We asked our Reception class of 2013 to tell us what they thought about LVS Ascot Junior School and this is what they said:
“I like going to LVS because you get to do fun things and it’s a great school!”
“The French lessons are cool!”
“We are so lucky to have our own swimming pool!”
“The lunch is yummy!”
“My best bits are all of LVS!”
“The baby goslings at the lake are very special!”
“I love the shiny classrooms!”
LVS Senior School
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LVS Senior School
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“At LVS Ascot, Senior School students are challenged and inspired inside and outside of the classroom. With a stimulating curriculum, thriving Sport, Music, Art and Drama departments, and co-curricular activities ranging from fishing to film clubs, we will help your child reach their full potential.
Your child is safe and secure in our care and we provide all the necessary tools for them to be successful. With a reputation for all-round excellence, I am proud to lead such an inspirational team who provide a wonderful educational experience, in a supportive and happy environment.
I hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you to the school so you can appreciate it for yourself.”
Christine Cunniffe
Headmistress, LVS Senior School
........................................................................................... About the Senior School ........................................................................................... LVS Senior School is LVS Ascot\'s day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 11 - 16, after which students move into our Sixth Form. Years 7 - 11 have an excellent student-teacher ratio with just over 100 pupils per year group, divided into 6 or 7 small teaching groups. Pupils are placed in teaching groups according to their individual academic needs but all follow the same curriculum, generally leading to GCSEs in Year 11 (although early entries are frequent). Pastoral support is an extremely important part of life at LVS and each student is placed in a tutor group and a school House, with a tutor who oversees their academic and personal development. An extensive co-curricular programme of visits, sports, music, drama and a diverse range of clubs, societies and activities forms an essential part of the LVS Senior School experience for both day and boarding pupils. ........................................................................................... Celebrations for GCSE Results Day! ...........................................................................................
Students at LVS Ascot are celebrating some outstanding GCSE results this year with 90% achieving five or more A*-C grades. 32.5% of the students achieved A*-A grades compared to the national average of 21.3%.
LVS Sixth Form
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LVS Sixth Form
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LVS Sixth Form offers top-quality independent education for students aged 16-18, based on the school\'s state-of-the-art grounds and buildings in Ascot, Berkshire.
If you want a co-educational Sixth Form where standards are high and the pace of learning is fast, LVS Ascot offers a range of opportunities for developing your skills, with over 30 different courses, including A Levels, AS and BTEC courses in subjects from Law to Photography.
New for 2014: BTEC Advanced Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering & BTEC Advanced Subsidiary Diploma in Hospitality*
*These courses may be available if there is sufficient demand.
We offer students support and guidance throughout their time in Sixth Form, and our Next Steps programme helps
them in their preparations for life after LVS.
Admissions for 2014 - We are likely to have limited places for the 2014 Year 12 entry due to the success of our current Sixth Formers and a large year 11 class coming through, we would encourage early application to secure a place.
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Celebrations at LVS Ascot for A’Level Results Day
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LVS Ascot students are celebrating some fantastic A’Level results with an overall pass rate of 98.6%. 100% of students studying BTEC and vocational courses achieved a pass with 85% receiving a Distinction* or Distinction .
A special mention for the overseas students with English as a second language who achieved an impressive overall pass rate of 96.7% (69% grade A*-C).
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Help with Fees
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There are several Scholarships and Awards available for Sixth Form entry at year 12, more information is in the Sixth Form Brochure
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Being A Role Model
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‘Take the initiative, embrace life, work hard and reap the rewards.’
Study AS and A2, Applied A-level and BTEC in small, focused groups.
Play a full role: establishing, organising and running activities, events and clubs for other pupils in both the Junior and Senior Schools.
Challenge yourself: playing competitive sport, acting on stage, fundraising for charity and developing your leadership skills by joining our extensive Prefect Team.
Take responsibility: for your own actions and learn to manage your time and that of others.
Consider boarding: Gilbey House is a great preparation for university life.
Apply for one of our many Sixth Form scholarships, including Sail Training awards for a week\'s sailing on a Tall Ship.
Find out more by making an appointment to meet our Head of Sixth Form, Mr Charlie Jenkins.
LVS Boarding
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LVS Ascot Boarding Community
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As an independent school, LVS Ascot offers excellent boarding for boys and girls aged 7 and above, within our comfortable and extensive facilities in Ascot, Berkshire. The school is near to Windsor and is easily accessible from London, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, ensuring our boarders come from a range of backgrounds in the UK and internationally.
The aim of boarding at LVS Ascot is to develop the whole person, physically, spiritually, intellectually, morally, socially and emotionally in an atmosphere of positive encouragement. With this in mind, modern accommodation combined with a strong team of residential staff, headed up by Mr Ciarán Cunningham-Watson, Deputy Head Pastoral, provide safe and supportive surroundings for today’s young boarders.
A full range of activities and outingskeep students happy and entertained during the evenings and weekends. LVS Ascot Boarding compliments the school’s educational ethos of developing caring confident citizens for the future.
We have nearly 200 boarders, weekly and full, in 4 separate boarding houses each with its own atmosphere and team of caring staff.
Bass House
A friendly informal home for 7 to 12 year olds with structured after-school activities.
Guinness House
Boys aged from 13 to 18 years enjoy the lively environment of Guinness House with its wider range of after-school opportunities.
Carlsberg House
A relaxed and supportive home for girls aged 12 to 16 years old.
Gilbey House
Upper Sixth Form students thrive in Gilbey House, organising their own time and leading the boarding community in the many inter-house games and competitions.
Principles and Practice of Boarding
Although each boarding house has its own style and characteristics they all conform to the LVS Principles and Practices of Boarding, as laid out below.
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