Irlam Primary School vs St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 999 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irlam Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Irlam Primary School Manchester, North West | St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 2,286 | #1533 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5500 of 15,697 | #11745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.irlamprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stjosephtheworkerrcp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Irlam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 32.5).
- •Irlam Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 54%).
- •Irlam Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Irlam Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 182.
- •Irlam Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Irlam Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 32.5 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 Primary School and St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irlam Primary School: 456. St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irlam Primary School and St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School rank in North West?
Irlam Primary School is 654th 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).