Ashton Community Science College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashton Community Science College
Address: Aldwych Drive, Ashton
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 1SL
Telephone Number: 01772 513002
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Janet Hoyle
Capacity: 800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 837 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.9%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 119707
DfE Number: 888/4000
UKPRN: 10014975
UPRN: 100012749015
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Preston (E14001433)
Electoral Ward: Ashton (E05012193)

Easting & Northing: 350658E, 430720N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 16" N 2° 44' 59.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7C2+C2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ashton Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Royal Cross Primary School (0.6km)
  3. New Focus Education (0.7km)
  4. Lea Community Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Ingol Community Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston (1.2km)
  8. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.3km)
  9. Cottam Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.6km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Miss Sharon Asquith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Mr Mike Catterall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mr Mike Catterall - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Mr Will Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Ms Pamela Cummins - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Miss Carol Doolan - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mr Stephen Fern - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rosina Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Hird - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2028.
  • Mr Darren Holden - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
  • Mrs Janet Hoyle - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Maddox - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2030.
  • Mr Oliver Mollart - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Mr Colin Moore - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Mrs Deborah Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Brian Rollo - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mr John Swindells - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mr John Swindells - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.