Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Ashton Community Science College is a community secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 868 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
868
Pupils
800
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Ashton Community Science College are allocated by Lancashire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Ashton Community Science College — School Information
- Full address
- Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1SL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119707
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Ashton Community Science College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR5 6PB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ashton Community Science College
Is Ashton Community Science College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ashton Community Science College currently has 868 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ashton Community Science College? ▾
Admission to Ashton Community Science College is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ashton Community Science College cover? ▾
Ashton Community Science College is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ashton Community Science College? ▾
Ashton Community Science College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.