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Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a university progression rate of 60%, this college offers solid pathways for students aiming for higher education, although only 17% secure places at top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 19% of schools, suggesting some areas for improvement. However, limited published data may restrict a comprehensive assessment of its overall performance.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 1043 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.49207, -2.07550 · OL6 9RL
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN146816
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.asfc.ac.uk
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What is Ashton Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Ashton Sixth Form College a good school?
Ashton Sixth Form College scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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