Ashton-on-Mersey School

Ashton on Mersey School
Address
Cecil Avenue Sale, Greater Manchester , M33 5BP England
Coordinates	53°25′09″N 2°20′24″W
Information
Type	Academy
Motto	"believe achieve succeed"
Local authority	Trafford
Department for Education URN	138123 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	Lee McConaghie
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 18
Enrolment	1,278
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. 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.

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

• Darren Campbell
• Karl Pilkington
• Chris Sievey

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

• Jonny Evans
• Danny Higginbotham
• Sam Johnstone
• Jesse Lingard
• Ravel Morrison
• Gerard Piqué
• Paul Pogba
• Marcus Rashford
• Danny Welbeck

External links

• http://www.aomschool.co.uk/
• http://www.aomfitness.co.uk/