St George’s Ascot is a thriving independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18, offering an academically ambitious, highly personalised and future-facing education within a warm, close-knit community. Set in 30 acres in the heart of Ascot, the school combines the opportunities and facilities of a much larger school with the individual attention and strong relationships made possible by its smaller size.
St George’s is entering an exciting new chapter. Boys will join girls in Years 7 and 9 from September 2027, with the Sixth Form becoming co-educational from September 2028. In partnership with St George’s School Windsor Castle, St George’s Ascot will also become the Senior School within a new co-educational through-school offering an education from ages 3–18 from September 2028.
The School’s ethos centres on ensuring that every pupil is known, supported and encouraged to discover their strengths. Small classes, exceptional teaching and individual support enable pupils to think deeply, aim high and make progress beyond expectations. In its September 2025 inspection, all ISI standards were met, with inspectors highlighting that ‘pupils benefit from well-taught lessons which extend their knowledge and inspire intellectual curiosity’.
Academic outcomes reflect this personalised approach. In the 2026 GCSE results, 38% of grades were awarded at 9–8 and 55% at 9–7, while particularly impressive progress saw 89% of pupils exceed their baseline predicted grades. At A level, 34% of grades were A*–A, with almost two thirds of leavers progressing to Russell Group universities and more than a third securing places at QS Global Top 100 institutions. Destinations are deliberately diverse, spanning Medicine, the Sciences and Humanities alongside creative disciplines, degree apprenticeships and specialist pathways.
Pupils benefit from facilities which have been descibed as those that ‘might easily belong to a school three times the size’. These include a 25-metre, six-lane indoor swimming pool, 300-seat theatre, Art studios, Music Technology and Recording Suite, Food Technology facilities, extensive sports facilities and indoor hardball cricket nets.
Sport continues to develop strongly, including the School’s Performance Swimming Programme for talented competitive girls. Alongside curriculum sport, pupils can access specialist and professional coaching across areas including swimming, cricket, tennis, football and dance.
The co-curricular programme is equally broad. Dedicated club time is built into the school day from Monday to Thursday, allowing pupils to explore interests without having to choose between academic study and wider opportunities. Activities range from sport, swimming, drama and music to chess, entrepreneurship, equestrian activities and pupil-led clubs. Leadership, service, partnerships, charity work and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award further encourage pupils to look beyond themselves and engage meaningfully with the wider community.
St George’s also recognises that modern family life requires flexibility. Through SGA Stays, day pupils can make use of Breakfast Club from 7.30 am, remain for supper and activities until 6.45 pm, or access occasional and regular boarding alongside the School’s full boarding provision. This enables families to shape the school week around their own needs while allowing pupils to participate fully in school life.
Recent national recognition reflects the breadth of the St George’s experience. St George’s was Commended as Small Independent School of the Year in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026 and was a finalist for the AI in Education Excellence Award at the 2026 nEdEx School and Trust Leadership Awards. Recent accolades also include being shortlisted for Outstanding Educational Partnerships in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025, a finalist for Best Eco Warrior School in the Tatler Schools Awards 2025, and Highly Commended for Champion Sustainability in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2025.
Entrance. Entry at 11+ is through the School’s own assessment process, which takes place during the November of Year 6. Applicants undertake English and Mathematics assessment alongside an online test and take part in a short presentation and interview. For 13+ entry, applicants are assessed in the November preceding entry, with English, Mathematics and Science assessments alongside an online test, presentation and interview.
From September 2027, both girls and boys may apply for entry into Years 7 and 9.
Candidates considering Sixth Form entry are invited to interview with the Head of Sixth Form or another senior member of staff. Offers are conditional on candidates meeting the School’s GCSE entry requirements, including appropriate grades in subjects they wish to study at A level. Co-educational Sixth Form entry begins in September 2028.
A wide range of scholarships is available at 11+, 13+ and 16+, recognising outstanding potential and achievement across academic study, Art, Music, Drama and Performing Arts, Sport and Swimming.
Boarding. Full, weekly and flexible boarding options are available, complemented by SGA Stays, which gives day families access to breakfast, supper, extended days and occasional overnight stays. Boarding will be available to boys joining St George’s from September 2027.
Fees per term (2026–2027). Full Boarding: £14,995, Day: £11,675. Tailored flexi boarding is available. Fees include VAT.
Our next chapter. St George’s Ascot joined the St Albans Education Group in January 2026. Its partnership with St George’s School Windsor Castle will create a co-educational through-school pathway from ages 3–18, combining two exceptional campuses while retaining the character and strengths of each school.