# Ashton Sixth Form College — Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** St Michael's Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DF
- **Phone:** +44 (0)161 330 0091
- **Website:** https://www.asfc.ac.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ashton-under-lyne/ashton-sixth-form-college-20558

## About

Ashton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. It is a popular choice for students seeking to pursue A-levels and other academic qualifications. The college is known for its supportive learning environment and excellent teaching staff.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jan 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Sixth Form: My daughter has had an amazing experience at Ashton Sixth Form College. The facilities are top-notch, particularly the IT suites and sports facilities. I was impressed by the college's values of ambition and integrity, which are evident in the way the students and staff work together. I would highly recommend the college to any prospective student. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: My son has had a mixed experience at Ashton Sixth Form College. While he has enjoyed the course material and some of the teachers, he has found the workload to be quite heavy at times. The college's facilities are good, but I feel that there could be more support for students with mental health issues. *(Feb 2021)*
- **3/5** — Uncaring environment: Though the students are nice, some of the teachers lack empathy and care. My tutor is rude and has blatant favouritism and has over looked me during discussions. I will say, a few kept my respect due to their teaching and ethics and the food provided is delicious. The teaching environment is forceful for those who have trouble by pushing they should speak though not always comfortable. There has already been two times this term where unwanted individuals have made their way on campus, safety isn… *(Dec 2020)*
- **5/5** — Supportive Environment: My son attended Ashton Sixth Form College and I was thoroughly impressed by the supportive environment he was in. The teachers were always available to help and provided valuable guidance throughout his course. The college's partnership with local universities and businesses also gave him great opportunities for work experience and networking. *(Jun 2020)*

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