Your journey starts here
At our Autism Specialist College for adults 16 – 25
Ascent Aspire Awards 2025
A heart warming evening celebrating our incredible students and leavers, welcoming new faces, and sharing the moment with friends, family, and Remarkable Autism staff. A night of pride, connection, and achievement!
Ascent College is dedicated to providing expert specialist education to students with autism and co-occurring needs, our focus is upon achieving the very best outcomes.
We are creative, aspirational, resilient and respectful.
Want to know how and why?
Learning with Ascent Autism Specialist College
Students follow a range of vocational programmes and access community facilities to promote development of functional, personal and self-help skills.
Accredited Learning Pathways
Transitions
& Destinations
Preparing
for adulthood
Supported
Internships
Yanick’s journey
Like many of his peers, Yanick is an extremely active young person who has progressed with his communication, employability skills, social interaction and preparation for adulthood/life skills.
Ben’s Journey
Ben has worked at Earlestown Cricket Club for two years as part of his employability qualification. In this time Ben has made huge progress in his social skills by working alongside a number of different members of the club.
Latest News
What’s on | Term Dates
Ascent College staff and students move into their new home
Last week, staff and students at Ascent Autism Specialist College moved into their new home on the multi-use business park, The Parks in Newton-le-Willows.
Autism Advice Forum – October Session
We’re pleased to invite you to the next session of the Ascent Autism Advice Forum – an open and supportive space for parents, carers, professionals, and the wider community to share knowledge and experiences around autism.
Specialist college receives £20k boost to develop digital futures for neurodiverse students
Ascent Autism Specialist College in Newton-le-Willows has been awarded a £20,000 grant to develop its autistic students’ digital skills and support future employment opportunities.