Welcome to Ashton-on-Mersey School

At Ashton on Mersey we believe that each student in our community should have the equal chance to be the best they can possibly be. Our vision is that every individual will secure the knowledge and skills required to embrace opportunities and challenges with confidence and independence. Ashton on Mersey Sixth Form rightly builds upon the excellent foundations developed in Key Stages 3 and 4 whilst creating a platform and pathway to higher education including prestigious universities, apprenticeships and the world of work. Students will experience an ambitious curriculum which provides a blend of experiences to suit individual needs and aspirations. A Level qualifications in a full suite of subject areas are provided alongside high quality technical and vocational qualifications.Our facilities are outstanding and are designed to meet the needs of modern and independent students; including, advanced ICT facilities, state of the art science laboratories, a dedicated learning suite, welcoming classrooms, world class sport and fitness facilities and contemporary social spaces. Ashton on Mersey Sixth Form is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2019) with students achieving Key Stage 5 outcomes that surpass all national expectations in an educational environment that students enjoy. In addition to academic expectations, all students at Ashton on Mersey Sixth form will have opportunities to build valuable wider interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communication alongside gaining an understanding of the importance of local, national and global issues. The culture of Ashton on Mersey is non-negotiable in its commitment to support young people to make a difference to our world.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,600 Total

No. of Boys

886 (55.4%)

No. of Girls

714 (44.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

24.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

0.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:30%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:20%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:32%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

45%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:91%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:37%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 13, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Feb 26, 2026

Parents' Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment is a significant and important part of the overall curriculum in the Sixth Form, it enhances the important skills and personal qualities that employers and universities are looking for. Providing an opportunity for students to gain career specialised experience is also a key factor within their enrichment time. All students are given the opportunity to source an enrichment placement independently in their chosen career path to gain and develop employability skills throughout Years 12 and 13. If this is not the student’s preferred option, students partake in a ‘carousel’ of activities provided within the Sixth Form.

Extended Project Qualification
Core Maths
Student Leadership Team
Our student body is represented by a chosen group of ambassadors recruited to provide guidance and support, not only to the Sixth Form but also to the lower school pupils. These ambassadors are key to the continued development of all aspects of student education.
Charity
Each year we have a dedicated fundraising team, who lead activities across the School to raise funds for a charity chosen by the students. Since the Sixth Form opened students have raised over £55K for their chosen charities including; The Christie, Barnardos, The Alex Hulme Foundation, Francis House, The Alzheimers Society and Genesis.

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityTrafford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed