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Ashton-on-Mersey School
Goodgraded 11/04/2024Ages 11–191,600 pupilsNone
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Sale, within the Trafford local authority. The school has around 1,600 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/04/2024, Ashton-on-Mersey School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.4 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sale can view Ashton-on-Mersey School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence15.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.1
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths58%
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
EBacc entry64%
EBacc average point score4.78
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 25.6
Value added-0.20Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.0
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Sale
All schools in Sale →Woodheys Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWellfield Infant and Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miTyntesfield Primary School0.6 miForest Park Preparatory School0.5 miWellfield Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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