The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Arthur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Marlborough Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Sale Grammar School
Secondary · 530m away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Forest Park Preparatory School
Independent · 745m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Park Road Sale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Sale, M33 3AF, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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