The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Rosemary Hince (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St Joseph's Drive, Ordsall, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 3JP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School is in Salford, M5 3JP, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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