Ashton-on-Mersey School

Ashton-on-Mersey School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ashton-on-Mersey School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ashton-on-Mersey School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ashton-on-Mersey School?

Ashton-on-Mersey School has 1,609 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ashton-on-Mersey School take?

Ashton-on-Mersey School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Ashton-on-Mersey School located?

Ashton-on-Mersey School is located in Sale, M33 5BP, Trafford.

How do I apply to Ashton-on-Mersey School?

Ashton-on-Mersey School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Ashton-on-Mersey School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Ashton-on-Mersey School was 0.968 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ashton-on-Mersey School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65% of pupils at Ashton-on-Mersey School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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