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Ashton-on-Mersey School
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,600
Capacity
1,570
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. Notably, 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 41% progress to university, with a smaller percentage attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 41% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
School has high expectations
78%
Progress is communicated
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.9%
Asian Chinese5.4%
White Other3.1%
Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African2.1%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.41941, -2.33932 · M33 5BP
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashton-on-Mersey School rated by Ofsted?
Ashton-on-Mersey School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2019.
Is Ashton-on-Mersey School a good school?
Ashton-on-Mersey School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ashton-on-Mersey School?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashton-on-Mersey School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ashton-on-Mersey School in GCSEs?
Ashton-on-Mersey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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