Irlam Endowed Primary School vs St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irlam Endowed Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Irlam Endowed Primary School Manchester, North West | St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2003 of 2,286 | #1533 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14385 of 15,697 | #11745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.irlamendowed.salford.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephtheworkerrcp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 46%).
- •St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Irlam Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 182.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irlam Endowed Primary School better than St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School ranks higher (32.5 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irlam Endowed Primary School and St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irlam Endowed Primary School: 226. St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irlam Endowed Primary School and St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School rank in North West?
Irlam Endowed Primary School is 2003rd of 2,286 and St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is 1533rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).