Ashton Sixth Form College

A good academy 16-19 converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashton Sixth Form College.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL69RL Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
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
14 January 2025
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Darnton Road
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL69RL
Phone
1613302330
Website
asfc.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146816
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Darnton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL
Website
www.asfc.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STAMFORD PARK TRUST
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
1135 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(69 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(111 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(43 students)
Music Technology (Electronic) (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Transforming Lives Through Learning"

Head Teacher's Message

Centre Principal Lisa Richards welcomes students and emphasises a student-centred, inclusive, ambitious environment with high expectations, strong staff support, enrichment opportunities, and a focus on helping students progress to university, apprenticeships or employment.

Facilities

State-of-the-art, technology-rich facilities across all curriculum areas Award-winning campus with state-of-the-art facilities across curriculum areas

Curriculum Highlights

Over 40 Level 3 courses to choose from, including A-Levels, vocational and T Level options. All students follow full-time programmes including their chosen course(s), tutorial, work experience and an enrichment programme.

SEND Provision

Inclusive Learning provides support to all learners, including those with neurodiversity or EHCPs, with access arrangements, assessments and interventions.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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