Ashton-on-Mersey School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Address | Cecil Avenue, M33 5BP |
| URN | 138123 |
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School Census
| Total | 1421 |
| Girls/Boys | 654/767 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.0%/54.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 209 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/01/2019 | Good |
| 24/04/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 65% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.48 |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1125 |
| As first preference | 330 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1080 |
| As first preference | 309 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 228 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 960 |
| As first preference | 316 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 188 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 860 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 979 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1023 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 222 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 980 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 235 |
| As third preference | 162 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1005 |
| As first preference | 330 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 193 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 923 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 254 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 919 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 230 |
| As third preference | 195 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 876 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 189 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 11% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |