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I write to inform you of The Dean Trust approach to the government’s recent ‘Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act’ which mandates schools to be ‘mobile phone- free by default’ from September 2026.

One of our skilled IT Technicians! Outside of work, he enjoys keeping active at the gym and unwinding with some gaming. Always curious and always learning, Jaden brings great energy and dedication to the team. Over the past 12 months, Jaden has thoroughly enjoyed working as an IT Technician at The Dean Trust. What he…

Welcome Back to a New School Year! We’re so excited to welcome all our students, teachers, and staff back across The Dean Trust. This year is another opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve together. 🌱📚 To our students – we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish.To our teachers – thank you for…

It is with great sadness that I report to our school communities that our founding Chairman of the Dean Trust has passed away following a brief illness. Brian Dean Rigby MBE was the driving force behind the growth of the trust. He was Chairman of Governors at Ashton on Mersey when we were a single…

Exciting news for prospective teachers and staff! The Dean Trust is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Simplyhealth. This collaboration reflects our deep commitment to the wellbeing of our entire team. When you join The Dean Trust, you’re not just getting a role; you’re becoming part of a community that truly values your health…

Ashton on Mersey School’s Sixth Form is delighted to announce a new partnership with Sale Sharks.

This will see the Sharks Academy offer students the chance to train for a career in rugby alongside their studies.

Join the Ashton on Mersey Team – Where Wellbeing Comes First! At Ashton on Mersey School, we believe that a happy team is a strong team. That’s why, once a month, we come together for Staff Breakfast – a time to laugh, connect, and celebrate our achievements over great food. Because working in education isn’t…

International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21st February. At Ashton-on-Mersey School we celebrate the wide range of languages either spoken by or in the heritage of our pupils by decorating Year 7 form doors, creating a school wide display of creativity. We are very proud of the diversity of heritage in our school and…

Welcome back to the Ashton on Mersey School Podcast! In Part 2 of our special episode featuring actor Lucy Thorburn from War Horse, we dive deeper into the world of acting and touring theatre. Our students continue their inspiring conversation with Lucy, exploring how she prepares for emotionally intense performances, handles life on the road,…

Welcome to the very first Ashton on Mersey School Podcast! In this special debut episode, we’re joined by actor Lucy Thorburn, currently starring in the acclaimed production of War Horse. Our students had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Lucy to discuss life in the acting industry, the challenges and rewards of being part…

We at The Dean Trust are proud to support Children in Need! Our students have been getting creative, dressing up, and fundraising for this incredible cause that helps transform the lives of children and young people across the UK. Join us in the spirit of giving and don’t miss tonight’s broadcast at 7pm on BBC…

Join us as we hear directly from The Dean Trust’s students, sharing their heartfelt reflections on Remembrance Day and what it means to them. In this video, students express their understanding and appreciation for the day that honours those who have served and sacrificed. Watch as they discuss the importance of remembering the past, learning…

Students from across The Dean Trust schools gathered for an inspiring Pupil Leadership Conference. They heard from distinguished speakers, including Nick Parry (SCITT Lead), Mike Evans (Detective Chief Superintendent for Cheshire Police), Claire Henson (HR Director, The Dean Trust), Aaron Saxton (Head of Disruptive Learning, UA92), and Sam Webster (Head of Believe Learning Institute). These…

Join us as we celebrate an incredible sports day where students from all the schools in the Dean Trust competed head-to-head. With fierce competition and great sportsmanship, it was an unforgettable day. Special congratulations to Broadoak School for emerging as the overall champions! 🏆 A huge round of applause to all the participants who made…

Another greet opportunity to meet and speak with parents and pupils in Partington Forest Gate Academy this morning. The Dean Trust has 3 schools in Partington; Broadoak School, Partington Central Academy and Forest Gate Academy.

Great morning meeting and chatting with parent and pupils at Partington Central Academy. If you are looking for a school place in the Partington area. The Dean Trust has 2 great primary schools, Partington Central Academy & Forest Gate Academy. If you would like to find out more and arrange a school visit please contact…

The Dean Trust were proud to be recognised by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan at her recent speech at the ASCL Headteachers Conference and following her recent visit to Lord Derby Academy.

The official opening of the brand new Broadoak AGP took place on 30th January 2024. Here is a short video highlighting the day’s events

The Dean Trust is looking for exceptional people to join its team. The Dean Trust has a number of high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced…

Dean Trust Wigan is pleased to announce our new Headteacher, Mrs Evans. Hear what she has to say about the challenges she’s looking forward to the most.

Following sustained and successful partnership working, and a period of due diligence, we are very pleased to announce that Abraham Moss Community School will be joining The Dean Trust family of schools from 1st September 2023. Since March 2022, we have been in the privileged position of being able to work together to further improve…

On Tuesday 4th July we hosted our first post-Covid Governors Conference. The event took place in the Great Hall at Lancashire Manor Hotel and was kindly offered ex gratia by our partners, Mellors Catering. This was a wonderful opportunity for Trustees and Governors across all six of our Local Governing Committees to come together, network…

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Dean Trust website. The sleek and modern design aims to provide an enhanced user experience and improve accessibility for our school community. With a user-friendly interface, the new website sets the stage for an immersive online journey to provide you with an insight into what…