Sale High School vs Sandilands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sale High School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,103 students
Sandilands Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
| Measure | Sale High School Sale, North West | Sandilands Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 536 | #1809 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1196 of 4,090 | #13370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,103 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,103 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | salehighschool.org.uk/ | www.sandilands.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 24.0).
- •Sale High School is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 395.
- •Sale High School is a academy school while Sandilands 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sale High School better than Sandilands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sale High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 24.0 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 High School and Sandilands Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sale High School: 1,103. Sandilands Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sale High School and Sandilands Primary School rank in North West?
Sale High School is 138th of 536 and Sandilands Primary School is 1809th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).