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Ashton Community Science College

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Ashton Community Science College

Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1SL

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.046.4
2023/2440.346.4
2024/2544.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.090.00
2023/24-0.070.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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