Lime Tree Primary Academy vs Sale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 511 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
Sale High School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,103 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary Academy Sale, North West | Sale High School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 2,286 | #138 of 536 |
| National rank | #5927 of 15,697 | #1196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 473 | 1,103 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 1,103 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | limetree.bright-futures.co.uk/ | salehighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 59.6).
- •Sale High School is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 473.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lime Tree Primary Academy better than Sale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sale High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lime Tree Primary Academy and Sale High School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary Academy: 473. Sale High School: 1,103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary Academy and Sale High School rank in North West?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is 711th of 2,286 and Sale High School is 138th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).