Diggle School

A good foundation school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Diggle School.

Oldham, OL35PU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sam Road
Diggle
Oldham, OL35PU
Phone
1457601970
Website
diggleschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105665
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Sam Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5PU
Website
www.diggleschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Dovestone Learning Partnership
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
165
Free School Meals
12.1% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.1 (14.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
165 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Being Active

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Diggle School, where we aim to give pupils the best possible start in life. It is a happy vibrant school because it is a community where the partnerships between governors, staff, parents, pupils and the wider community are valued. Our grounds are used to stimulate learning and we offer opportunities in music, sport, drama, art and dancing. Our dedicated staff pride themselves on creating well-rounded, confident, lifelong learners who can flourish.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Brass instrument lessons (delivered by Oldham Music Service) Choirs Annual school productions After-school sports clubs City in the Community PE sessions Commando Joe’s programme (4-year)

Facilities

Forest School area Outdoor classroom Extensive grounds Forest School dog Chêne

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Computing History Geography Art & Design Design & Technology R.E P.E & Sports Music Foreign Languages Read Write Inc Oxford Reading Tree iLanguages French (KS2) PSHE & Citizenship Secure Spellings Reading Records Sticky Knowledge Mats

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club opens at 7:30am and runs until 6:00pm, providing a safe and stimulating environment with activities. It offers a healthy breakfast in the morning and healthy snacks in the evening.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes a SEND policy and information; the SENCO is Mrs Bradbury, who leads SEND and knowledge about learning disorders; Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and referrals to external professionals may be used as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions follow Oldham Council Primary Admissions; Admissions Policy is available on the Policies page.

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