Ashton Community Science College

A good community school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashton Community Science College.

Preston, PR21SL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 April 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Aldwych Drive
Ashton
Preston, PR21SL
Phone
1772513002
Website
ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119707
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1SL
Website
http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
854
Free School Meals
37.6% (321 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.0% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
854 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A School to be Proud of"

Punctual Responsible Organised Uniform Determined

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Miss S. Asquith welcomes visitors and highlights a student-centred ethos, high expectations, and a PROUD values framework to support students to succeed academically and socially.

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