Sale Grammar School
Sale, Cheshire · M33 3NH
Sale Grammar School is a coeducational grammar school serving greater Manchester with around 1,333 pupils across a broad ability range within the selective intake model. The school emphasises academic rigour combined with pastoral care and community contribution, aiming to equip students for happy and successful lives beyond the classroom. As a relatively young school in the selective sector without yet receiving an Ofsted inspection, it operates under the oversight of a governing body and maintains active engagement with parents and alumni.
- →Selective grammar school entry providing academic rigour and peer cohorts of similar ability
- →Comprehensive sixth form provision with established pathways to higher education
- →Accessible suburban location in Sale with good transport links to greater Manchester
- →Broad curriculum including traditional subjects, languages, and vocational pathways like EPQ and business studies
Who thrives here
Pupils who have succeeded in the 11+ or 13+ selective assessments and thrive in a grammar school academic environment. Those seeking a traditional, well-structured education with strong pastoral systems and opportunities for leadership and enrichment.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Marsland Road
Sale, Cheshire
M33 3NH
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sale Grammar School cost?
Sale Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Sale Grammar School?
Sale Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Sale Grammar School's exam results?
At Sale Grammar School, 38.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 70% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Sale Grammar School a boarding school?
Sale Grammar School is a day school in Sale and does not offer boarding.
What is Sale Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Sale Grammar School “Outstanding” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Well-structured pastoral care and transition support for new pupils
✓Strong academic standards and rigorous teaching aligned with selective intake
✓Active engagement with parents via digital platforms and regular communication
✓Good breadth of curriculum including modern languages, humanities, and vocational options
Common concerns
!School has not yet received an Ofsted inspection, limiting independent assurance of provision quality
!Limited publicly available data on exam results, value-added measures, and student outcomes