Ashton-on-Mersey School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cecil Avenue Sale Cheshire M33 5BP |
| Phone | 01619731179 |
| Reference Number | 138123 |
Ashton-on-Mersey School continues to demonstrate strong performance since its last inspection, maintaining its status as a good school. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, students achieve well and show a high level of engagement with their learning. Positive relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a conducive learning environment, while a range of extracurricular activities enriches the student experience. The school is well-supported by its trust and local governing committee, ensuring a collaborative approach to enhancing educational outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1600 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.38%
Girls: 44.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | 130 | 280 |
| 8 | 150 | 128 | 278 |
| 9 | 139 | 124 | 263 |
| 10 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| 11 | 146 | 108 | 254 |
| 12 | 86 | 53 | 139 |
| 13 | 87 | 43 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.9% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Ashton-on-Mersey School | |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and are supported to learn deeply across a broad range of subjects.
- Staff promote positive relationships and behavior among students.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious with clear knowledge progression.
- Effective strategies are in place for supporting pupils with SEND.
- Pupils engage positively in extracurricular activities and personal development opportunities.
- The school has strong parent and community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers are still refining pedagogical practices which affects pupil progress in a few subjects.
- A small minority of pupils do not fully engage with information about their knowledge gaps, hindering their academic progress.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 45 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 78 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 44 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 38 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 34 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 41 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 78 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 55 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 78 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 43 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 78 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 44 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 78 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 54 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 78 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 51 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 78 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 39 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 78 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 52 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 78 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 73 | 5 | ||||
| 15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.51 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.46 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 1.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 222 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 186 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6SA |
0.45 miles |
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Woodheys Primary School
Meadway, Woodheys Primary School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4PG |
0.46 miles |
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Forest Park Preparatory School
27 Oakfield, Sale, M33 6NB |
0.5 miles |
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Firs Primary School
Firs Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5EL |
0.58 miles |
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Tyntesfield Primary School
Alma Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4HE |
0.64 miles |
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Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Church Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5QW |
0.67 miles |
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Brooklands Primary School
Woodbourne Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SY |
0.7 miles |
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Wellfield Junior School
Dumber Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5QX |
0.75 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
0.8 miles |
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Park Road Sale Primary School
Park Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6HR |
0.83 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Springfield Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7XS |
0.84 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Marlborough Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3AF |
0.86 miles |
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Park Road Academy Primary School
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5AP |
0.92 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Cedar Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5NW |
0.94 miles |
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Heyes Lane Primary School
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ |
1.11 miles |
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6TQ |
1.2 miles |
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St Anne's CofE Primary School
Trinity Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3ES |
1.27 miles |
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Broadheath Primary School
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5JQ |
1.34 miles |
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Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Nursery Close, Off Temple Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2EG |
1.5 miles |
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Forest School
Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 6LJ |
1.58 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Manor Academy Sale
Manor Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5JX |
0.73 miles |
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Brentwood School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
0.88 miles |
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Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3NH |
1 miles |
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ |
1.05 miles |
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Sale High School
Norris Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3JR |
1.47 miles |
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Changing Lives
Isherwood Rd, Nursery farm, Carrington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4BH |
1.51 miles |
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Wellington School
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH |
1.76 miles |
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St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Bradfield Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9PD |
2.07 miles |
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Dixons Brooklands Academy
Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9BP |
2.14 miles |
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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT |
2.21 miles |
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North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ |
2.26 miles |
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Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH |
2.28 miles |
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Urmston Grammar Academy
Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG |
2.33 miles |
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Stretford Grammar School
Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8JB |
2.38 miles |
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Flixton Girls School
Flixton Road, Trafford, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DR |
2.47 miles |
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Lostock High School
Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9PL |
2.47 miles |
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Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW |
2.52 miles |
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Pioneer House High School
200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF |
2.58 miles |
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Egerton High School
Kingsway Park, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FZ |
2.78 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL |
2.78 miles |