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Ashton Community Science College
Goodgraded 17/05/2023Ages 11–16868 pupilsDoes not apply
Ashton Community Science College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 868 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2023, Ashton Community Science College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Ashton Community Science College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.6
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
EBacc entry6%
EBacc average point score3.74
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Royal Cross Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAshton Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miLea Community Primary School0.5 miIngol Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miHoly Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, PrestonGood · 0.7 miNew Focus Education0.5 mi
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