St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School.

Salford, M446GX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 November 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cutnook Lane
Irlam
Salford, M446GX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105961
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, M44 6GX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
216
Free School Meals
44.0% (95 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 101.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
216 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

""Together as God’s children we will, love, learn, grow, inspire. Let your light shine!""

We are kind We are caring We are polite We are friendly Be friendly Be honest Respect self and others Take responsibility for actions Be safe Catholic faith at heart

As a Catholic School, we place your child's learning and understanding of Gospel values at the heart of what we do. Our faith underpins us as a school and we aim to celebrate, nurture and support everyone's abilities and talents through our curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our school. The Headteacher notes that staff and governors work with families to help every child reach their full academic, personal and spiritual potential through a broad, balanced curriculum, and highlights a strong partnership with the Parish as central to the Catholic community; she states she is always happy to listen to parents and looks forward to meeting them.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Jozekidz! Choir Pyramid Club

Sports

Football Hockey Swimming Dodgeball Archery

Facilities

Interactive Whiteboards in all teaching rooms Mobile computer trolley with 30 computers Class sets of tablets Laptops in each classroom Mini Farm and allotment

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Statement RE English Read Write Inc Reading Mathematics Science Science week 2022 Working Scientifically Computing Geography History D&T Languages PE PSHE Art & Design British Values Music RSE School at Home Remote Learning Policies Purple Mash Online Safety

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Mojo's Child Care

SEND Provision

We have a strong SEND system in school in order to make the very best provision for all children.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are processed through Salford Council.

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