Sale Grammar School

About Sale Grammar School

Sale Grammar School is an academy converter in Sale, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,350 pupils on roll. It is part of SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 (2025/26). 3.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,350 / 1,341 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

29 June 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Marsland Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 3NH

Phone

01619733217

Headteacher

Rebecca Smith

Website

http://www.salegrammar.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sale Grammar School?

Sale Grammar School is an academy converter in Sale, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sale Grammar School have?

Sale Grammar School has 1,350 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sale Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Sale Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).

How does Sale Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sale Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 in 2025/26.

Is Sale Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sale Grammar School is part of SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Sale Grammar School?

Sale Grammar School is located at Marsland Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 3NH.