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Ashton-on-Mersey School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,420 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Dean Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Broadoak School, Dean Trust Ardwick, Abraham Moss Community School, Dean Trust Rose Bridge and Dean Trust Wigan.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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