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Sale Grammar School 11+ admissions
A mixed grammar school in Trafford, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
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Which test
FSCE
Trafford Grammar School Consortium test. Confirmed for September 2028 entry.
Test date, 2028 entry
September 2027
Entrance test
Score to qualify
334
Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification
Lowest score offered a place
373
Standardised score. September 2026 entry, Out of area candidates, National Offer Day
Furthest distance offered
5.907
Miles. September 2026 entry, Out of area candidates (as worded by the council), National Offer Day
Year 7 places
190
September 2027 entry
All 7 Trafford grammar schools
| School | For | Year 7 places | GCSE Attainment 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Girls | 204 | 80.6 |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Boys | 202 | 78.5 |
| Saint Ambrose College | Boys | 140 | 76.2 |
| Sale Grammar School | Boys and girls | 190 | 76.1 |
| Stretford Grammar School | Boys and girls | 160 | 74.4 |
| Loreto Grammar School | Girls | 150 | 73.7 |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Boys and girls | 150 | 71.7 |
Compare Trafford grammar schools: test, scores and results day
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- Trafford Grammar School Consortium test
- Written by
- FSCE
- Which entry year
- Confirmed for September 2028 entry.
Test type: FSCE. Area test guide: The Trafford consortium test, Loreto and Saint Ambrose.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027).
The test
- Entrance test
- September 2027
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 334 standardised score | All applicants |
Scores offered a place
- Sept 2025353
- Sept 2026373
Standardised score.
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 373 standardised score | Out of area candidates |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 353 standardised score | Out of area candidates |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- Priority admission area: M33 postcode plus Trafford residents in M23, WA14 and WA15 postcodes.
- Official map or policy
- salegrammar.co.uk
Furthest distance offered
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026 | Furthest distance offeredNational Offer Day | 5.907 miles | Out of area candidates (as worded by the council) |
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 190 |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- Outstanding, 29 June 2022
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 192 | 76.1 | 96.9% | 7.25 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 189 | 75.5 | 98.4% | 7.14 | 0.8 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 188 | 74.2 | 95.2% | 6.95 | 0.67 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Sale Grammar School use?
FSCE. Trafford Grammar School Consortium test. Confirmed for September 2028 entry.
When is the Sale Grammar School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
Entrance test: September 2027. Registration dates are not published yet.
What score do you need for Sale Grammar School?
Qualifying score for September 2027 entry (all applicants): 334 standardised score. Lowest score offered a place for September 2026 entry (out of area candidates): 373 standardised score. Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Sale Grammar School have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 190 (September 2027 entry).
Does Sale Grammar School have a catchment area?
Priority admission area: M33 postcode plus Trafford residents in M23, WA14 and WA15 postcodes. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Sale Grammar School?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- aggs.bright-futures.co.uk · Test provider and format, 2028 test dates · checked 27 September 2026
- stretfordgrammar.com · Qualifying scores, Qualifying score · checked 30 October 2026
- trafford.gov.uk · Scores offered a place, Distance offered, Lowest score offered a place, Furthest distance offered · checked 30 October 2026
- 0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com · Catchment or priority area, Places, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- trafford.gov.uk · Lowest score offered a place · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.