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– the elves handed candy canes to all the children and Father Christmas wished all a happy and safe Christmas, whilst festive music played.

Charters School students and staff have achieved another excellent set of GCSE results this year with 267 students completing their exams.

99.6% (266) of students completed GCSEs

Overall 31.1% (83) of students achieved 5 or more 9 – 7 grades

Overall 84.6% (226) achieved 5 or more 9 - 4

Overall 83.1% achieved 5 or more 9 - 4 (including English and Maths)

% Students entered for Baccalaureate- 46.1%

% Students in Cohort achieving EBacc (Standard Pass) 39.7%

% Students in Cohort achieving EBacc (Strong Pass) 31.8%

Heathfield School in Ascot – rated ‘Excellent’ across all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate – is celebrating yet another year of exceptional achievements at A Level with an incredible 57% of its students heading off to their Russell Group university of choice. With a 100% pass rate, 33% secured A*-A and nearly 80% gained A*-B, all with over half a grade improvement in value added. A Levels spanning 16 subjects from Maths and English to Psychology and Japanese were successfully completed.

This year, four students will be heading for Durham to study Biological Sciences, Geography, Philosophy, Politics & Economics and Psychology; four are destined for The University of Exeter to study History of Art and Psychology; and two are going to Newcastle to study Marine Biology and Sociology. Other courses being taken include Genetics, Fine Art, and Communications & Digital Media at Loughborough and Royal Holloway. Six are planning a gap year, and two are heading for higher education abroad.

WEBSITE  The LVS Ascot - Independent, Day & Boarding, Infant, Junior & Senior Schools & Sixth Form, London Road Ascot.

For more information about LVS Ascot, please visit https://www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk/  

Students at Independent day and boarding school LVS Ascot, where young people are inspired to exceed expectations have done just that, with the Year 13 Class of 2023 celebrating a fantastic set of results with a greater percentage of A-Level passes.

After a very challenging education for this cohort, with their past exams and teaching having been affected by the pandemic, LVS Ascot A-level students have gone above and beyond. Our overall pass rate is up by 2% from 94% to 96%, despite national predictions and speculation that may have suggested otherwise.

Charlotte, who has been with LVS Ascot right through from Reception Class, achieved an incredible A*AA. She will now be attending Royal Holloway to study History. Charlotte said, “LVS Ascot was a really welcoming environment, and the staff have always been great. I had many opportunities to try different things, including sport and drama.”

CLICK HERE to see earlier application.   REVISED PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HIGH STREET SITE RECEIVED JULY 2023. COMMENT BY AUGUST 21st . Best method for commenting on planning application - email planning.maidenhead@rbwm.gov.uk 

Ascot Centre - Revised Proposal - Response by SPAE (Society for the Protection of Ascot & Environs)

In the earlier application, private land - not owned by the developer - was indicated as usable by visitors and workers at the proposed shopping and commercial buildings. 

LACK OF PARKING WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT - Only 124 spaces for 117 homes. There will be just SIX car parking spaces for use by the commercial units only. There will be NONE for shoppers and residents visiting the community building! On-street parking is now being proposed on the hill between the Station and the High Street roundabout (currently used by commuters). Parking for visitors and workers needs to be provided within the site.

OVER DEVELOPMENT HOUSING – 117 homes, comprised of 38 houses and 79 apartments, plus commercial offices sited between Station Hill and The Clock House crammed into 2.77ha south of the High Street.

CLICK HERE to see earlier application.   REVISED PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HIGH STREET SITE RECEIVED JULY 2023.

COMMENT BY AUGUST 21st . Best method for commenting on planning application - email planning.maidenhead@rbwm.gov.uk 

London Square has now submitted some changes to their planning application.  Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council is of the opinion that these changes make the application even less acceptable when viewed against the Neighbourhood Plan

This amended application will be treated by RBWM as a new application and therefore any previous objections won’t be taken into account – which means that it's vital to re send objections . The deadline for objections is 21^st August.

• Revised Scheme Change Summary
• A reduction in the number of homes from 133 to 117, now including more houses (38) and less apartments (79).
• The two buildings to the front of the high street have been further stepped back to reduce the massing of the 4th floor.
• The u-shaped building, running along Station Hill has also been reduced to 3 storeys.
• Some 3 bed apartments and town houses have been added at the expense of 1 bed flats
• The commercial floorspace has also been reduced to 1,799 sqm to help with the desire to provide less development overall and reduce massing.
• The roofs and architectural detailing for the southern mews houses, closest to Ascot Wood, have also been revised in scale.
• Car parking basically unaltered.
• The community space has been reduced to 278 sqm to balance the mix of uses on the site. It will be provided on a turnkey basis, ready to use immediately.
• The overall placement of buildings and their effect and sizing is mot materially different

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The Ascot Fire Brigade Trust has five trustees including a chairman but has vacancies for two trustees - Summer 2023. We would be delighted to hear from anyone living in SL5 who is interested in considering grant applications from local organisations and charities and promoting the availability of funding from the Fire Brigade Trust to any organisation within SL5. Applications from those with school ages children would be particularly welcome.

The Ascot Fire Brigade Trust is a small local charity that distributes the income from the lease of 67, High Street Ascot to local worthy causes.  The charity is restricted to supporting the community of Ascot which means any organisation or person within the postcode SL5.

The charity’s web site is at AFBT

If you have an interest please contact David Hilton, Chairman, telephone 07887573284 or email david@hiltonda.com