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Ashton Community Science College

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Ashton Community Science College

Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1SL

Community school
Pupils
868
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.8%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.5%
Basics 9-5
37.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
5.6%
EBacc APS
3.73
EBacc 9-5
2.8%
EBacc 9-4
3.9%
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About Ashton Community Science College

Ashton Community Science College is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 868 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Aldwych Drive, Preston, PR2 1SL | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ashton Community Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ashton Community Science College

What is Ashton Community Science College's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Community Science College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Ashton Community Science College's latest exam results?
Ashton Community Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ashton Community Science College located?
Ashton Community Science College is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 1SL).
How many pupils attend Ashton Community Science College?
Ashton Community Science College has around 868 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ashton Community Science College with other schools?
View Ashton Community Science College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.