St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Cutnook Lane, Salford, M44 6GXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is a primary school in Salford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 17th of 29 primary schools in Salford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2011, report published 6 December 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 June 2022
Pupils enjoy every aspect of school. They feel happy, valued and safe. Parents and carers have trust in staff to keep their children safe from harm. Pupils know that if they do have any concerns, adults in the school are ready to listen and help. Leaders and teachers expect all pupils to work hard and achieve well. Pupils respond positively to these high expectations. They succeed and take pride in their work. In class, they listen with rapt attention when teachers explain work, give instructions or read stories. Pupils enjoy working together cooperatively in groups or pairs to discuss their ideas and help each other to improve their knowledge. Pupils live up to leaders' expectation that they will be 'kind, caring, polite and friendly'. If bullying occurs, teachers are quick to deal with issues, so that it does not happen again. Staff give pupils many opportunities to take on responsibility. Roles such as being digital champions and members of the school council ensure that pupils contribute actively to the life of the school and that leaders take their opinions into consideration. Pupils are proud of the school's important place in the life of the local community. They enjoy learning about the area's rich culture and history. In this way, teachers and leaders develop in them a strong sense of belonging.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not remember enough of what they have learned at school in the past. Leaders should ensure that teachers systematically revisit previous knowledge, so that pupils remember more of what they have learned over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Valley Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Irlam Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Acre Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nichola Potts
- Phone
- 01618504740
- Address
- Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Cutnook Lane, Salford, M44 6GX
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 105961
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.