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St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

212

Pupils

236

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is managed by Salford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Salford catchment area documents →

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School: 236 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Salford's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.6% of pupils at St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Salford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Salford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Salford school admissions →

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, M44 6GX
Local authority
Salford
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
39.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105961

Other Primary Schools in Salford

If St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Salford

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Salford. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Salford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School cover?

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is a primary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?

St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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