The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 228
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Elizabeth Eccles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Birch House School
Independent · 488m away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 812m away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 1.0km away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Primary · 1.4km away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester is in Manchester, M13 0BT, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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