The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- Dovestone Learning Partnership
- Head
- Miss Rachael Swaby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Denshaw Road, Delph, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Diggle School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hill Top Community Special School
Special school · 2.3km away
Saddleworth School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Delph Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delph Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Delph Primary School?
Delph Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Delph Primary School take?
Delph Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Delph Primary School?
Delph Primary School is in Oldham, OL3 5HN, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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