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Ashton Sixth Form College

United Kingdom • Founded 1862

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: asfc.ac.uk

Overview

Founded: 1862
Institution Type: College
Control Type: Public

Ashton Sixth Form College is a further education college on Darnton Road in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, established in 1862.

The college offers A-level and vocational courses to school leavers across a campus it describes as covering eleven acres, with more than fifty courses on offer. It has continued to invest in its estate and facilities and operates as a dedicated sixth-form provider rather than a general further education college, serving students from across the wider Tameside area.

Location & Contact

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Programs Offered

Below are Ashton Sixth Form College's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

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Scholarships in United Kingdom

Financial-aid options for studying in the United Kingdom, applicable across institutions including Ashton Sixth Form College.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Ashton Sixth Form College

A five-step guide to applying to Ashton Sixth Form College.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Ashton Sixth Form College's 1 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Ashton Sixth Form College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Ashton Sixth Form College takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Ashton Sixth Form College's own admissions portal at www.asfc.ac.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton Sixth Form College

Concise answers to common questions about Ashton Sixth Form College.

In what year was Ashton Sixth Form College established?

Ashton Sixth Form College was founded in 1862 (approximately 164 years ago).

Where can I find Ashton Sixth Form College?

The institution is located in Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom.

What is Ashton Sixth Form College's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

Where can I learn more about Ashton Sixth Form College?

You can find Ashton Sixth Form College online at www.asfc.ac.uk.

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