The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 255 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,600
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee McConaghie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Woodheys Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Forest Park Preparatory School
Independent · 799m away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 939m away
Tyntesfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Manor High School
Special school · 1.2km away
Manor Academy Sale
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashton-on-Mersey School a selective school?
No. Ashton-on-Mersey School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashton-on-Mersey School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton-on-Mersey School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Mersey School?
Ashton-on-Mersey School currently has 1,600 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton-on-Mersey School take?
Ashton-on-Mersey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashton-on-Mersey School?
Ashton-on-Mersey School is in Sale, M33 5BP, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton-on-Mersey School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashton-on-Mersey School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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