Ashton-on-Mersey School

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

Ashton on Mersey School
Address
Cecil Avenue

Sale, Greater Manchester
,
M33 5BP

England
Coordinates53°25′09″N 2°20′24″W
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto"believe achieve succeed"
Local authorityTrafford
Department for Education URN138123 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherLee McConaghie
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,278
Websitehttp://www.aomschool.co.uk/

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 about 1,278 students aged 11 to 18, and is a larger than average school. Ofsted has graded the school "Outstanding" across four inspections. 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.[1]

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. QCA
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