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Ashton-on-Mersey School

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Ashton-on-Mersey School

Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP

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Pupils
1,600
Ages
11-19
FSM
15.3%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
57.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.2%
EBacc APS
4.77
EBacc 9-5
29.9%
EBacc 9-4
43.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.61
A*-A Grades
8.7%
A*-B Grades
23.7%
AAB+ %
1.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 144 students entered

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About Ashton-on-Mersey School

Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Sale, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,600 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ashton-on-Mersey School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ashton-on-Mersey School

What is Ashton-on-Mersey School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton-on-Mersey School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Ashton-on-Mersey School's latest exam results?
Ashton-on-Mersey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ashton-on-Mersey School located?
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Sale, Trafford (M33 5BP).
How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Mersey School?
Ashton-on-Mersey School has around 1,600 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ashton-on-Mersey School with other schools?
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