Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sale Grammar School is a secondary school in Sale for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Sale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 June 2022, report published 27 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
Pupils and students respond exceptionally well to leaders' and staff's extremely high expectations for their academic achievement, behaviour and personal development. Without exception, pupils and students are extremely proud to attend Sale Grammar School. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, consistently model the school values of 'aspire, act, achieve'. Pupils described the school as one big family. They have trusting and supportive relationships with staff. Pupils feel safe and happy in school. They are confident that staff deal with rare instances of bullying quickly and effectively. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Their attitudes to learning are noteworthy. Pupils and students approach their work with enthusiasm and diligence. They make full use of the learning opportunities available to them. They achieve exceptionally well. Pupils' learning experiences are enhanced especially well by a comprehensive extra- curricular programme. This includes diverse and wide-ranging activities, from sports, music and languages to the rainbow LGBTQ+ club. These opportunities meet the varied interests and aspirations of pupils. Pupils relish responsibility. They readily assume leadership roles such as volunteering in the library, helping younger pupils to read and by being student leaders.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
192 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
192 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,352 pupils on roll, with places for 1,341
Schools near Sale Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale High School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.1 |
| Dixons Brooklands Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| Wellington School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.3 |
| Stretford Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 74.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Smith
- Phone
- 01619733217
- Address
- Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NH
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 136498
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.