Latest Ofsted
OutstandingWhat to know
Sale Grammar School is a co-educational secondary school in Sale, catering for pupils aged 11–18. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. Recent GCSE outcomes show a Progress 8 score of 0.79 and an Attainment 8 score of 68.9. The school has around 1420 pupils on roll, a sixth form and comprehensive admissions. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is 1:14.
The essentials
Facts that help you decide
Ofsted rating
OutstandingGetting a place
Competitive
Progress 8
0.79
Attainment 8
68.9
Attendance
96%
PAN
300
School size
1420 pupils
Age range
11–18
Sixth form
Yes
Gender
Mixed
Entry type
Non-selective
Admissions
Can my child get a place?
The rules, recent outcomes and context that matter when judging your chances.
2026 entry – actual outcomes
Admission outcome
Places were allocated up to 5.907 miles from the school.
197 places allocated in 2026.
Performance
How do pupils perform here?
A plain-English view of the school's results, trends and Trafford context before you dive into the full data.
Consistently improving
One of Trafford's strongest academic performers.
In 2024/25, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 76.1, above the national average of 46. Progress 8 was not calculated nationally for 2024/25. Overall absence stood at 3.48%. 72% of leavers progressed to higher education.
Strengths
- Strong GCSE attainment. Attainment 8 score of 76.1 is above the national average of 46.
- Above-average progression into higher education. 72% of leavers progressed to higher education.
- Excellent sixth-form outcomes. Average A Level grade of A-.
- Consistent academic performance. Progress 8 has remained positive in every year on record.
Watch Points
No significant performance concerns identified from the available data.
Based on official Department for Education datasets. Latest update: 2024/25. Not available nationally: Progress 8 for 2024/25, Exam performance data for 2020/21 (Covid-19 disruption).
Ofsted
What does Ofsted say?
The latest inspection judgement, what has changed and the fuller history when you need it.
Current Ofsted Status
- Latest report published
- 27 September 2022
- Safeguarding
- Effective
- Category of concern
- None
Formal monitoring
No serious concerns are currently flagged by Ofsted.
School life
What's it actually like day to day?
The practical details and everyday experience that official performance data can't tell you.
Sale Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11–18. It has a sixth form for post-16 study. Facilities on site include Sports fields, Theatre, Sixth-form suite. A school uniform is required.
Uniform
A school uniform is required.
Holiday & after-school support
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Open days
Check the event details below, then use the school's own website for booking information where required.
Saturday 5 October 2024
Open day
Tour the theatre and sixth-form suite.
Latest
News
This term
Sale Grammar theatre stages sixth-form production
Sixth formers wrote and staged an original production in the school theatre.
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Common questions
Parent questions
Is a grammar test required for admission?+
No, a grammar test is not required for admission.
What is the age range of students at this school?+
The school accepts students from ages 11 to 18.
Does the school have a religious character?+
No, the school has no religious character.
How many students are enrolled at the school?+
There are 1420 students on roll.
Your next step
What should you do next?
Take the next step in your decision, whichever feels right for where you are.