St Joseph's RC Primary School
142%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (142% of 158 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rosemary Hince, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10283rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 65 in Salford.
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's RC Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Joseph's RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Joseph's Drive, Salford, Salford, M5 3JP |
| Headteacher | Rosemary Hince |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.3% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 158 (142% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10283rd of 13,686
Nationally
1499th of 2,065
In North West
50th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Joseph's Drive, Salford
Salford, M5 3JP
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