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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sale, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 432 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

432

Pupils

420

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2009

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Trafford 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AF
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
4.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149875

Other Primary Schools in Sale

If St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sale are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Trafford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sale, Trafford, 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's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2009. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.