Ashton-on-Mersey School Catchment Area
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a academy converter secondary school in Sale, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1600 pupils, and a capacity of 1570 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,600
Pupils
1,570
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Ashton-on-Mersey School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ashton-on-Mersey School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Trafford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →Ashton-on-Mersey School — School Information
- Full address
- Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138123
Other Secondary Schools in Sale
If Ashton-on-Mersey School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sale are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ashton-on-Mersey School
Is Ashton-on-Mersey School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ashton-on-Mersey School currently has 1600 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1570 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ashton-on-Mersey School? ▾
Admission to Ashton-on-Mersey School is managed by Trafford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ashton-on-Mersey School cover? ▾
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Sale, Trafford, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ashton-on-Mersey School? ▾
Ashton-on-Mersey School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.