Delph Primary School

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

Oldham, OL35HN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
12 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Denshaw Road
Delph
Oldham, OL35HN

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105669
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Denshaw Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HN
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
190
Free School Meals
13.2% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.3 (10.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 109.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Delph Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 108.0
2024 104.0 109.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
190 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"to be the best that we can be"

Faith Hope Love

RE is a core subject of the curriculum for all pupils; taught alongside the National Curriculum and is distinct from assemblies. The Oldham Agreed Syllabus (2025-2030) applies.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Miss R Swaby. Delph Primary School aims to be the best that we can be with a broad, balanced curriculum and enrichment opportunities; visitors are welcome to arrange a visit.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Karate Football Orienteering Dance

Admissions Criteria

As a Foundation School, the Governing Board sets admissions policy and Oldham LA coordinates the process. Oversubscription criteria in priority order: Looked after children or previously looked after; exceptional medical or social reasons; children with a sibling at the school; geographical proximity to the school.

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