Ashton Sixth Form College

Ashton Sixth Form College is assessed as good overall, reflecting its strong performance in key areas such as behavior and personal development, which are categorized as outstanding. The college, established in 1980 and operating as a 16 to 19 academy since 2019, serves a diverse student body with a strong commitment to supporting learners, including those with high needs. Students produce high-quality work and have access to a wide range of resources that extend their learning beyond the classroom. However, the college acknowledges the need for improvements in maintaining enrollment and helping more students achieve the very highest grades in a few subjects.

Strengths

• Outstanding behavior and attitudes among learners.
• High-quality work produced by students and adult learners.
• Supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong focus on preparing students for higher education and careers.
• Effective curriculum planning that builds knowledge over time.

Areas for Improvement

• Need to increase the proportion of students and adult learners who remain on their courses and achieve their qualifications.
• Underperformance in some A-level subjects and supporting teaching and learning courses.
• Inconsistent monitoring of students’ and adult learners’ progress across different courses.

In 2024–25 Ashton Sixth Form College received £5,914 and spent £6,033 for each of its 2,306 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £7,297,000 (£3,164 per pupil).

Across all 4 schools of Stamford Park Trust, income was £7,264 and spending £7,263 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne · Tameside local authority: places and applications

Ashton Sixth Form College is part of Stamford Park Trust, which runs 4 schools. The nearest others:

• Rayner Stephens High School Dukinfield
• Fairfield High School for Girls Manchester
• Longdendale High School Hyde

What is Ashton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ashton Sixth Form College is Good, from an inspection in February 2025.

When was Ashton Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Ashton Sixth Form College was last inspected in February 2025.

What age range does Ashton Sixth Form College cover?

Ashton Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Ashton Sixth Form College?

Ashton Sixth Form College is at Darnton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL.