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Sale High School
- Secondary
- Trafford M33 3JR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress has considerably increased since last inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are typically well behaved in school.
Qualifications and Training: Collaborative training encourages teachers to work together.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers enjoy trying new strategies and developing leadership skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not follow school policies effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents feel pastoral support is strong and they enjoy school events.
Communication: Parents receive good information about their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying well with anonymous reporting.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership team drives school improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils believe bullying is dealt with well by teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Extracurricular Offerings: Various activities and clubs are available for students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Governors ensure pupils are prepared for next career stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils do not make progress in line with others due to lack of appropriate support.
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About Us
Sale High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1049 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of you, Sale High is a school with great potential.
Our school has grown tremendously over the past few years, and we are extremely proud of the effort and dedication that faculty, staff, and students have put out in building the amazing learning environment you see today.
The outstanding academic outcomes attained by our students are a testament to their diligence.
Our achievements have improved every year, breaking records in 2017 and 2018, respectively. As a result of our pupils' great achievement and rapid improvement, we are currently Trafford's top-performing high school according to performance tables.
I am incredibly proud of our children and staff and am incredibly eager to guide the school through its next phase of growth.
Please get in touch if you're thinking about enrolling your child at Sale High School.
Like me, I'm confident you'll be impressed by the students' diligence and attention to detail in class, their friendliness and welcoming demeanour, and the staff's genuine concern and dedication.
You will be able to see why we are quickly evolving into the preferred school in our neighbourhood.
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Our school has grown tremendously over the past few years, and we are extremely proud of the effort and dedication that faculty, staff, and students have put out in building the amazing learning environment you see today.
The outstanding academic outcomes attained by our students are a testament to their diligence.
Our achievements have improved every year, breaking records in 2017 and 2018, respectively. As a result of our pupils' great achievement and rapid improvement, we are currently Trafford's top-performing high school according to performance tables.
I am incredibly proud of our children and staff and am incredibly eager to guide the school through its next phase of growth.
Please get in touch if you're thinking about enrolling your child at Sale High School.
Like me, I'm confident you'll be impressed by the students' diligence and attention to detail in class, their friendliness and welcoming demeanour, and the staff's genuine concern and dedication.
You will be able to see why we are quickly evolving into the preferred school in our neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 63% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 7.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 65.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 4.33 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 62.64% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.82% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 5 | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 63.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 13 | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 20 | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.92 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 63.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 2 | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 8 | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 4.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 64.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 30.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.29% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sale High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
