Ashton-on-Mersey School
URN: 138123 • Sale M33 5BP
Overview
- Name
- Ashton-on-Mersey School
- URN
- 138123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee McConaghie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01619731179
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cecil Avenue, Sale M33 5BP
Summary
Ashton-on-Mersey School, located in Sale, Trafford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 1,600 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,570. The school is part of The Dean Trust, a multi-academy trust established in 2012, which aims to provide high-quality education across its eleven schools in the Greater Manchester area. The trust emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their background.
The school's ethos is centered around the principles of believing in oneself, achieving academic and social potential, and succeeding in life. Ashton-on-Mersey School offers a diverse curriculum that includes opportunities in academics, sports, and the arts, fostering the development of lifelong skills and resilience in its pupils. The school is committed to preparing students for successful futures by nurturing their talents and encouraging contributions to their communities.
With a focus on collaboration and shared resources, The Dean Trust ensures that all schools within the network work together to enhance educational outcomes. This approach aims to raise aspirations among students and support their journey towards achieving their best possible results.
The school's ethos is centered around the principles of believing in oneself, achieving academic and social potential, and succeeding in life. Ashton-on-Mersey School offers a diverse curriculum that includes opportunities in academics, sports, and the arts, fostering the development of lifelong skills and resilience in its pupils. The school is committed to preparing students for successful futures by nurturing their talents and encouraging contributions to their communities.
With a focus on collaboration and shared resources, The Dean Trust ensures that all schools within the network work together to enhance educational outcomes. This approach aims to raise aspirations among students and support their journey towards achieving their best possible results.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Trustee’ Information & Duties (governance)
- Executive Pay (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- 19th September 2025 (download)
- 26th September 2025 (download)
- 10th October 2025 (download)
- 3rd October 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Sale Grammar School (80.3)
- Sale Grammar School (70.2)
- Sale High School (56.9)
- Ashton-on-Mersey School (45.2)
- Sale Boys' Grammar School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1570
- Pupils
- 1600
- Boys
- 886
- Girls
- 714
- FSM %
- 15.30
- Open date
- 2012-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1600 | 886 | 714 | 1570 | 15.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1512 | 814 | 698 | 1561 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1417 | 768 | 649 | 1561 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1417 | 768 | 649 | 1561 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1423 | 788 | 635 | 1561 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1425 | 775 | 650 | 1561 | 11.10 |
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