Ashton-on-Mersey School
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Ashton upon Mersey, Greater Manchester, England.
| Ashton on Mersey School | |
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| Address | |
Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | |
| Coordinates | 53°25′09″N 2°20′24″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | "believe achieve succeed" |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Lee McConaghie |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,278 |
| Website | http://www.aomschool.co.uk/ |
The school is an academy, part of The Dean Trust which includes Broadoak School and Forest Gate Academy in Partington and Lord Derby Academy in Huyton. Ashton-on-Mersey School serves about 1,278 students aged 11 to 18, and is a larger than average school. Ofsted has graded the school "Outstanding" across four inspections. Some of its policies include no violent acts, no abusive language and a 48 hour rule for sick pupils.
In 2011, 91% of pupils achieved 5A*-C, 61% achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths. 80% of pupils achieved 2+ A*-C in Science. 99% of pupils left with 5A*-G. 98% of pupils left with 1+ A*-C. 35% of pupils left with 3+ A*-A.
Sports college
Ashton on Mersey became a specialist sports college in 1998. One of its main sponsors is Manchester United Football Club.[1]
Gymnasium
The school's gymnasium is open to the public after school on weekends and holidays. It offers various sorts of sports. A climbing wall has been installed which can be hired for children's parties.
Awards
The school has many awards including Charter Mark and Investor People.
Notable alumni
- Karl Pilkington
- Marcus Rashford
- Darren Campbell
- Danny Higginbotham
- Jonny Evans
- Jesse Lingard
- Sam Johnstone
Through the school's links with Manchester United, several of their young players have been educated at the school and sixth form including: