The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 868
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Sharon Asquith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal Cross Primary School for the Deaf
Special school · 621m away
Royal Cross Primary School
Special school · 621m away
Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 772m away
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Ingol Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.3km away
Cottam Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashton Community Science College a selective school?
No. Ashton Community Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashton Community Science College's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Community Science College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton Community Science College?
Ashton Community Science College currently has 868 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton Community Science College take?
Ashton Community Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashton Community Science College?
Ashton Community Science College is in Preston, PR2 1SL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton Community Science College have a sixth form?
No, Ashton Community Science College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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