Sale Grammar School vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 743 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sale Grammar School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,352 students
Springfield Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
680 students
| Measure | Sale Grammar School Sale, North West | Springfield Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #3 of 536 | #199 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #31 of 4,090 | #1503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,352 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,352 | 680 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.salegrammar.co.uk/ | www.springfieldprimarysale.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sale Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.0 vs 84.5).
- •Sale Grammar School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 680.
- •Sale Grammar School is a academy school while Springfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Sale Grammar School better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sale Grammar School ranks higher (98.0 vs 84.5 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 Sale Grammar School and Springfield Primary School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sale Grammar School: 1,352. Springfield Primary School: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sale Grammar School and Springfield Primary School rank in North West?
Sale Grammar School is 3rd of 536 and Springfield Primary School is 199th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).