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Ashton Community Science College
Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.9 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
868
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 57% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 6%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 6% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
White Other5.0%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.77047, -2.75010 · PR2 1SL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119707
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashton Community Science College rated by Ofsted?
Ashton Community Science College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2018.
Is Ashton Community Science College a good school?
Ashton Community Science College scores 39.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ashton Community Science College in GCSEs?
Ashton Community Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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