SchoolScoresSt Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BT
0161 224 5347 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 June 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 55th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 45th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 55th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
60% — 2 points above the Manchester average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 118th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 49th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.8% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 109th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 97th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 97th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 102nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.3 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 64th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plymouth Grove Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Grove Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Armitage CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longsight Community Primary 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
80% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105550.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.