Ashton-on-Mersey School

Ashton on Mersey School
Motto "believe achieve succeed"
Type Academy
Headteacher Andrew Shakos
Location Cecil Avenue
Sale, Greater Manchester
M33 5BP
England
53°22′52″N 2°21′38″W / 53.3812°N 2.3605°W / 53.3812; -2.3605Coordinates: 53°22′52″N 2°21′38″W / 53.3812°N 2.3605°W / 53.3812; -2.3605
Local authority Trafford
Students 1,278
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–18
Website http://www.aomschool.co.uk/

Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Ashton upon Mersey, Greater Manchester, England.

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.

Academia

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.

Teaching staff

The current head is Andrew Shakos.

Awards

The school has many awards including Charter Mark and Investor People.

Notable alumni

Through the school's links with Manchester United, several of their young players have been educated at the school and sixth form including:

References

  1. ↑ QCA
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