Ashton-on-Mersey School
Sale, M33 5BP · Trafford · secondary school
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10th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 756 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.8 · 81 | 30% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.6 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashton-on-Mersey School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 58.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,609 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,570. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake attainment?
What Ofsted said about Ashton-on-Mersey School
Overview
Ashton-on-Mersey School continues to be a good school, providing a highly positive environment where pupils achieve well and behave with respect. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong support for pupils’ personal development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are supported to “learn deeply across a broad range of subjects” and learn with “increasing confidence.”
- There is a “highly positive culture of behaviour,” with pupils being “calm and courteous” and showing consideration for others.
- Staff have “strong subject knowledge” and use clear explanations to help most pupils make “secure gains in what they know and remember.”
- The school makes “skilful use of relevant information” to identify barriers to learning, ensuring pupils with SEND “usually progress well through the full curriculum.”
- Pupils benefit from “wide-ranging opportunities to support their personal development,” including systematic learning about safety and relationships.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff are still refining how they explain subject matter and check understanding, meaning pupils do not progress as smoothly as elsewhere.
- A small minority of pupils do not take full advantage of feedback on knowledge gaps, which hinders their progress; the school should ensure pupils engage fully with opportunities to consolidate learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.5 |
| 2024/25 | 52.1 |
| 2025/26 | 52.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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