Moorlands Junior School vs Sale Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorlands Junior School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
329 students
Sale Grammar School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,352 students
| Measure | Moorlands Junior School Sale, North West | Sale Grammar School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #382 of 2,286 | #3 of 536 |
| National rank | #3241 of 15,697 | #31 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 329 | 1,352 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 1,352 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 76.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.3 |
| town | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorlandsjuniorschool.com | www.salegrammar.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sale Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.0 vs 73.6).
- •Sale Grammar School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 329.
- •Moorlands Junior School is a local authority school while Sale Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Moorlands Junior School better than Sale Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Sale Grammar School ranks higher (98.0 vs 73.6 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 Moorlands Junior School and Sale Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorlands Junior School: 329. Sale Grammar School: 1,352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorlands Junior School and Sale Grammar School rank in North West?
Moorlands Junior School is 382nd of 2,286 and Sale Grammar School is 3rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).