St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School, Salford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Joseph the Worker creates a calm, happy place where children thrive as confident and respectful learners. The school has transformed its approach to teaching writing, with pupils now achieving well above national expectations. Teachers know each child in detail and use this knowledge to support learning effectively, while the wonderful outdoor learning areas give early years children first-rate opportunities to develop key skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong Catholic ethos that shapes school life and helps pupils develop understanding of love, respect and community
- Significant improvements in teaching of writing, with key stage 2 pupils achieving much better than peers nationally in 2016
- High-quality outdoor learning environment for early years children, supporting language, scientific, creative and physical development
- Steady improvement in reading teaching with better resources and staff training
- Pupils are confident, polite and respectful citizens who feel safe and proud to attend
Areas for Improvement
- Reading skills are not improving as fast as learning in other subjects - pupils in Year 1 did not meet phonics expectations in 2015 and 2016
- Most able pupils not being challenged enough in writing, particularly in geography and history
- Early years writing activities are too easy for some children, and book provision in Nursery needs improvement
- Pupils lack clear understanding of some major UK faiths (Islam, Hinduism) and modern British culture
- Safeguarding records need clearer logging of contact with other agencies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a strong culture of keeping pupils safe, regular staff training, prompt contact with agencies, and active governor oversight, though records of agency contact could be clearer and more systematic.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school writing club, singing at national events promoting peace and unity, gardening activities, role-playing activities, trip to France
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality since 2011. The school is popular with local parents, with rising pupil numbers and a calm, happy learning environment shaped by its Catholic ethos.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 68%. Maths has declined from 70% to 54%. Writing has improved from 69% to 75%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
182 pupils
236 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salford
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.14949%
Overall absence
20.95808%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.