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Are all Sale neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Sale Area

Schools in the Sale built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Sale. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Sale Grammar School, Ashton-on-Mersey School, and Sale High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Sale

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Sale74%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Sale59.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Sale65%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Sale5.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Sale8.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Sale

74%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Sale

59.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Sale

65%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Sale

5.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Sale

8.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Sale

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Sale Grammar School
Sale
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Ashton-on-Mersey
Sale High School
Sale