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Sale High School

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personMr Adam Rogers

location_onSale, M33 3JR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,017

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Trafford

#1,282 of 4,663 nationally

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Sale High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Sale, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sale High School is a foundation school in Sale, Trafford, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,074 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #12 in Trafford and #1,282 of 4,663 nationally. 46.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 12.1%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.6%

Entering EBacc50.20%

EBacc APS4.5

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.30%

EBacc APS4.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 December 2024

Inspection Report

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15 May 2019

Inspection Report

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11 June 2015

Inspection Report

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21 May 2014

Inspection Report

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26 September 2013

Inspection Report

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19 June 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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08 October 2009

Inspection Report

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13 January 2009

Inspection Report

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22 November 2006

Inspection Report

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23 May 2006

Inspection Report

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02 March 2006

Inspection Report

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30 November 2005

Inspection Report

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23 May 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-05-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-06-19

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,074 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,074	11	1.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,074	14	1.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,054	51	4.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,049	62	5.9%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,057	61	5.8%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,015	44	4.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,017	39	3.8%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,016	50	4.9%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,009	52	5.2%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,011	59	5.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,009	28	2.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	932	17	1.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	926	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	922	19	2.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	841	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	841	20	2.4%	3.2%	5
2019/20 (Autumn term)	856	31	3.6%	4.2%	6
2018/19 (Summer term)	769	23	3.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	777	24	3.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	786	17	2.2%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	704	24	3.4%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	701	20	2.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	708	31	4.4%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	623	26	4.2%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	627	27	4.3%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	625	22	3.5%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree15%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable32%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree50%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree51%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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