Sale Grammar School
School summary
A large, selective state school in Sale, Sale Grammar serves around 1,350 pupils and currently sits marginally above its official capacity of 1,341. Entry is at 11, with 190 places contested through the Trafford Grammar School Consortium. Ofsted judged the school Outstanding across every category at its most recent inspection, from quality of education to sixth form. With a relatively low proportion of pupils on free school meals and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.3, it has the profile of a settled, high-performing grammar.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 190 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
76.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 June 2022
Teaching & academics
Results are exceptional by national standards: an average Attainment 8 score of 76.1 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education and the sixth form Outstanding, suggesting strength runs from Year 7 through to A level. Families can expect academically able peers and consistently strong outcomes.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.33%
- EHC plans
- 0.74%
- English as additional language
- 12%
- Free school meals
- 3%
Schools nearby
Stretford Grammar School
Manchester, North West
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham, North West
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester, North West
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, North West
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham, North West
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, North West
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An Outstanding-rated grammar with results well above the national norm, well suited to academically confident children who can navigate competitive consortium entry.
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Sale Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.