St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Sale

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AF

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Sale where 85% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Catholic

Pupils

432

Ages

3-11

FSM

4.5%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Outstanding

May 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

92.0%

RWM Combined

85.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sale, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 156 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 85% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 432 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AF | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2025 — Outstanding
Mar 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 156 responses): 89% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 85% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sale, Trafford (M33 3AF).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has around 432 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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