Sale Grammar School
Sale, Cheshire, North West · M33 3NH
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.
1,350
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
190
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,350
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.3
- Location
- Sale, Cheshire, North West
- Website
- http://www.salegrammar.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Trafford Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 190
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
23 April 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
19 June 2026
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Latest results
Attainment 8
76.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.33%
- EHC plans
- 0.74%
- English as additional language
- 12%
- Free school meals
- 3%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 June 2022
The last word
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
Where is Sale Grammar School located?
Sale Grammar School is located at Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NH.
What type of school is Sale Grammar School?
Sale Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Sale Grammar School test in the 11+?
Sale Grammar School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Sale Grammar School use for the 11+?
Sale Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Sale Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Sale Grammar School 11+ exam is on 14 September 2026.
How do I apply to Sale Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 23 April 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 19 June 2026.
Which consortium does Sale Grammar School belong to?
Sale Grammar School is part of the Trafford Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Sale Grammar School offer?
Sale Grammar School has a published admission number of 190 places.
How many pupils attend Sale Grammar School?
Sale Grammar School has approximately 1,350 pupils on roll.
What is Sale Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Sale Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 29 June 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.