St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Sale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading and writing from the early years, and ensures that all pupils - including those with additional needs - receive high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. Every child benefits from a rich curriculum enhanced by visits to cultural venues, visiting speakers, and community service opportunities that broaden their horizons and aspirations.
Key Strengths
- Carefully designed curriculum that helps pupils connect learning deeply across subjects and understand complex concepts
- Highly effective phonics teaching and early reading support, with almost all pupils reading fluently by end of Year 2
- Pupils with SEND are swiftly identified and receive high-quality education adapted to their needs
- Exceptional range of enrichment opportunities including visits to galleries, concert halls and science museums
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with pupils demonstrating politeness, confidence and a strong sense of right and wrong
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Irish dancing, Gaelic football, school band, visits to art galleries and concert halls, science museum trips, sporting events
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a nurturing, family atmosphere and are exceptionally well prepared for secondary school. The school has received outstanding grades across all key judgements including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
5.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
156 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has improved from 82% to 90%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
437 pupils
420 capacity
17 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sale
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sale
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,467
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.31076%
Overall absence
4.63215%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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