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Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3NH, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.9 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
1,341
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 1% nationally. All students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and a significant percentage progress to university, including many to top-third institutions. The strong community score reflects high parent satisfaction, making it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 76.1 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 76% | Top 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 86% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 65% | Top 20% |
Based on 172 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
Asian Indian10.5%
Asian Chinese5.9%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Other3.3%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.41811, -2.31503 · M33 3NH
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN136498
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.salegrammar.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sale Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Sale Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2022.
Is Sale Grammar School a good school?
Sale Grammar School scores 98.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sale Grammar School in GCSEs?
Sale Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 76.1. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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