The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 16–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Julliet Doherty (Head of Education)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksShort inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
11 the Parks, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside, WA12 0JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Byrchall High School
Secondary · Very close
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Secondary · 377m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 952m away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ascent Autism Specialist College's Ofsted rating?
Ascent Autism Specialist College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Ascent Autism Specialist College take?
Ascent Autism Specialist College caters for pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is Ascent Autism Specialist College?
Ascent Autism Specialist College is in St Helens, WA12 0JQ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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