Ashton-on-Mersey School

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Ashton on Mersey School
Ashton-on-Mersey School (logo).jpg
Address
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Cecil Avenue

Sale, Greater Manchester
,
M33 5BP

England
Coordinates53°25′09″N 2°20′24″W / 53.419250°N 2.340111°W / 53.419250; -2.340111Coordinates: 53°25′09″N 2°20′24″W / 53.419250°N 2.340111°W / 53.419250; -2.340111
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto"believe achieve succeed"
Local authorityTrafford
Department for Education URN138123 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherLee McConaghie
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,423[1]
Websitehttp://www.aomschool.co.uk/

Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Ashton upon Mersey, Greater Manchester, England.

The school is an academy, part of The Dean Trust which includes Broadoak School and Forest Gate Academy in Partington and Lord Derby Academy in Huyton. Ashton-on-Mersey School serves 1,423[2] students aged 11 to 18, and is a larger than average school. Ofsted has graded the school "Outstanding" across four inspections. The school was graded "Good" overall by Ofsted after an inspection on 22–23 January 2019.[3] Some of its policies include no violent acts, no abusive language and a 48 hour rule for sick pupils.

In 2011, 91% of pupils achieved 5A*-C, 61% achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths. 80% of pupils achieved 2+ A*-C in Science. 99% of pupils left with 5A*-G. 98% of pupils left with 1+ A*-C. 35% of pupils left with 3+ A*-A.

Sports college[]

Ashton on Mersey became a specialist sports college in 1998. One of its main sponsors is Manchester United Football Club.[4]

Gymnasium[]

The school's gymnasium is open to the public after school on weekends and holidays. It offers various sorts of sports. A climbing wall has been installed which can be hired for children's parties.

Awards[]

The school has many awards including Charter Mark and Investor People.

Notable alumni[]

Through the school's links with Manchester United, several of their young players have been educated at the school and sixth form including:

References[]

  1. ^ "Ashton-on-Mersey School - GOV.UK". Department for Education. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Ashton-on-Mersey School - GOV.UK". Department for Education. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ Smart, Jonathan; Hollister, Claire; Bell, Colin; Logue, Sheldon; Middlemass, Alyson; Harris, Kath; Patterson, Annette (12 February 2019). "Inspection report: Ashton-on-Mersey School, 22–23 January 2019". Ofsted.
  4. ^ QCA[permanent dead link]

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