Our Sites

Ascent Autism Specialist College operates out of the North West of England over two sites

Ascent Autism Specialist College

Our main campus opened in 2012, known previously as LEAP Specialist College and is located at 11 The Parks, Newton Le Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0JQ. This campus is designed to meet the diverse needs of autistic adults offering bespoke facilities and specialist teaching and learning experiential to support our young people with learning and development.

Ascent has developed from the original LEAP college and offers specialist teaching rooms over two floors and adult gym equipment outside. On site there is the Cosy Corner Café run by our students open every Friday and on special occasions when we welcome in our community, families, and friends, Trustees, Governors and Local Authorities.

Our vocational learning hub on Vista Road gives students the opportunity to develop skills first hand by taking part in work experience opportunities in three vocational learning areas;

Parents and Professionals

A Heartfelt Thank You to Speedy

Dec 8, 2025 |

We are incredibly grateful to Speedy for their generous donation of £496.17 to Ascent College. We truly can’t thank you enough — and we couldn’t have asked for better neighbours. Your support directly strengthens the opportunities and experiences we’re able to provide...

Ascent Autism Advice Forum – December Session

Nov 28, 2025 |

Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Register your interest: gemmasutton@ascent.college This month’s Ascent Autism Advice Forum focuses on an important and sensitive topic for families navigating the digital world:...

Student Business Breakfast – Christmas Edition

Nov 28, 2025 | ,

College students welcome you to a Christmas-themed Business Breakfast Ascent Autism Specialist College is hosting a special Student Business Breakfast on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 11 The Parks, WA12 0QJ. Local business guests are warmly invited to join us for a...

Ascent College Christmas Market

Nov 6, 2025 | ,

Join us for some festive cheer at the Ascent College Christmas Market! Students and staff at Ascent College are delighted to invite families, friends, and members of the community to our Christmas Market at the Ascent College Vocational Learning Hub, Vista Road, WA11...

Ascent Autism Advice Forum – November Session

Oct 9, 2025 | ,

Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Register your interest: gemmasutton@ascent.college We are pleased to announce the next session in our Ascent Autism Advice Forum series, continuing our mission to share practical...

Ascent College staff and students move into their new home

Sep 10, 2025 |

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. Staff and students walked through the college’s doors in awe as they started the 2025/26 academic year by...

Autism Advice Forum – October Session

Sep 9, 2025 | ,

Ascent Autism Advice Forum – October Session Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Register your interest: gemmasutton@ascent.college We’re pleased to invite you to the next session of the Ascent Autism Advice Forum – an open and...