Welcome to Ashton on Mersey School

Founded in 1981, following the amalgamation of separate Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Ashton on Mersey School is the founding school of The Dean Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising seven secondary schools and four primary schools across four local authorities.

Upcoming Events

Oct

Year 9 Welcome Evening

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Oct

Sale Sharks Taster Day

9:00am – 12:00pm

Nov

Sixth Form Open Evening

6:00pm – 8:00pm

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Welcome from our Headteacher

Ashton on Mersey School is one of the most popular and oversubscribed schools in the region with a reputation for aspiration, endeavour and excellence. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a team of teachers and support staff who truly believe that every pupil should achieve or exceed their potential.

The school has an established ethos of setting high academic standards by carefully crafting a pupil-centered approach where individual needs are matched with a broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum. In addition, the school is passionate about providing rich and diverse opportunities in an environment designed to nurture lifelong learners and citizens who can thrive regionally, nationally and globally.

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Ofsted recognises Abraham Moss Community School’s inclusive culture and ambitious education

01/10/2026

Abraham Moss Community School is celebrating the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which recognises the school’s warm and inclusive community, ambitious curriculum and strong commitment to pupils’ personal development. The report states that pupils “speak proudly about their identities and celebrate diversity and difference” and “receive a warm welcome to this vibrant school community,…

Dean Trust Celebrates Exceptional Primary SATs Success

01/10/2026

Pupils and staff across The Dean Trust’s primary schools are celebrating an impressive set of 2026 Key Stage 2 results, reflecting their ambition, resilience and hard work. Across the Trust, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics, compared with 62% nationally. At Blacklow Brow School in Huyton, every Year 6…

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Ashton on Mersey School

To find out more about Ashton on Mersey School, please read our prospectus.

Ashton on Mersey School is a member of the The Dean Trust.

The Dean Trust is a Multi Academy Trust established in 2012 and comprises eleven schools located across Greater Manchester. We aim to provide high-quality education for all of the communities that we serve, providing opportunities for our children to develop lifelong skills to enable them to aspire to achieve their full potential.