The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- Dovestone Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Newton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sam Road, Diggle, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Diggle School's Ofsted rating?
Diggle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Diggle School?
Diggle School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Diggle School take?
Diggle School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Diggle School?
Diggle School is in Oldham, OL3 5PU, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Diggle School have a sixth form?
No, Diggle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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