Sale High School
About Sale High School
Sale High School sits within Trafford, a local authority that consistently punches above its weight in secondary education. Of the 20 state secondary schools in the borough, four hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted — including Sale Grammar School, less than a kilometre away. The school’s own most recent inspection graded it Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of a highly competitive landscape. Trafford’s top-performing peers are all selective: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Loreto Grammar School, and Saint Ambrose College. Sale High School, by contrast, is a non-selective, mixed 11-16 school, meaning it serves a genuinely comprehensive intake. That context matters when interpreting its results. Under headteacher Adam Rogers, the school has carved out a clear identity as a strong local option for families who want a Good-rated school without the pressure of grammar school entry tests.
Key Details
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: salehighschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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