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Great Academy Ashton

We are delighted to be welcoming you to Great Academy Ashton for our trust conference 2026.

Below you can find the following:

travelling to Great Academy Ashton
site registers (coming soon)
parking when you arrive
the full floor plan of the building
safety messages regarding fire and evacuation procedures
contacts for the day

Please ensure that you have read and fully understood the information detailed.

Don't forget to join in the conversation and share your thoughts on social media by using #DixonsTogether.

Travelling to Great Academy Ashton:
If using a Sat-Nav, please enter the following address and follow directions accordingly:

Broadoak Road

Ashton under Lyne

Manchester

OL6 8RF

Parking at Great Academy Ashton:

Parking onsite will be restricted due to the volume of people. We urge you to car share to get
to our academy.

Floor plans and fire and emergency evacuation plans

Below you'll find the floor plans and all fire and emergency evacuation routes below. In each room, there is an escape plan. Please make yourself familiar with this in case of an emergency. Staff will guide you to the nearest exit in an emergency, but please ensure you are familiar with the routes from the area which you will be on the day.

Great Academies Ashton floor plan

Fire and evacuation plan

Refreshments and food:

Please note that all dietary requirements will be catered for.

Contacts on the day:

contact your line manager for any problems with attendance that may arise on the day
if you need support on the day, please contact xx, academy admin manager
contact the Great Academy Ashton site team on xx with any queries around parking, the building or access