Ashton Sixth Form College vs Inspire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 730 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Inspire Academy
Tameside · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Ashton Sixth Form College Ashton-Under-Lyne, North West | Inspire Academy Tameside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1430 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #11082 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 0 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Ashton-Under-Lyne | Tameside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.asfc.ac.uk | www.inspireacademyashton.org.uk |
The verdict
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton Sixth Form College better than Inspire Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashton Sixth Form College and Inspire Academy?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Ashton-Under-Lyne and Tameside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Sixth Form College: 0. Inspire Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Sixth Form College and Inspire Academy rank in North West?
Ashton Sixth Form College is unranked and Inspire Academy is 1430th of 2,286 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).