Ashton-on-Mersey School — Secondary School in Sale

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Ashton-on-Mersey School

Sale, M33 5BP

1,600 Pupils

1,570 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

15.30% FSM %

886 Boys

714 Girls

About Ashton-on-Mersey School

Ashton-on-Mersey School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Trafford, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,600 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,570. Current headteacher: Lee McConaghie.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Trafford or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Trafford
Region	North West
Administrative District	Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency	Altrincham and Sale West
Ward	Manor
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DEAN TRUST
Opened	01-05-2012
UKPRN	10037238
URN	138123
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
John Lamb	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	30/08/2023	30/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Leanne Basson	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/07/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Cookson	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	06/12/2022	15/12/2026	Elected by parents
Wayne Edwards	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	29/09/2024	28/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Suzanne Kelly	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
John Knowles	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/01/2020	31/10/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
William Kwan	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Elected by parents
Eloise Leggett	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/11/2022	10/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Katy McAinsh	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	10/01/2023	09/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Lee McConaghie	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2015	01/09/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Stuart McFarlane	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	14/07/2023	13/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rahmatullah Rashid	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	02/12/2022	01/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board