Delph Primary School, Oldham
Delph Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham, part of Dovestone Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 27th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Delph Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Delph Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Delph Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Delph Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Delph Primary School are Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (1 mile); Diggle School (1.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths); Christ Church CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 90% reading, 70% maths); and St Chad's Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths).
Delph Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolDiggle SchoolChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolSt Chad's Church of England Primary School
The trust
Delph Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Dovestone Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 22 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 9 (4.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Friarmere Road (near), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Delph Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Delph Primary focuses on helping every child 'be the best they can be' as a learner and active citizen. The school is strong in early reading and quickly identifies pupils who need extra support, adapting teaching to help them progress. Pupils develop excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning from an early age, and those with additional needs are well supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Reading is given high priority with well-trained staff using phonics programmes effectively - pupils progress well and develop confidence as readers
- Teachers use clear assessment strategies to identify pupils falling behind and reshape teaching to help them catch up
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and lessons are adapted so they can access the curriculum effectively
- Strong behaviour and positive learning attitudes are developed from the early years
- Staff feel valued and supported with good team ethos throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Recent curriculum changes are very new and leaders have not yet checked if they are having the desired effect on pupil achievement
- Some disadvantaged pupils have poor attendance, meaning they miss valuable learning time
- Leaders need to monitor how well teachers are delivering new curriculum content and support them where needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff receive regular training, know how to spot signs of harm, make timely referrals, and pupils learn to keep themselves safe mentally, physically, emotionally and online.
Extracurricular Activities
spelling bees, choral competitions, brass band
Delph Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are well looked after, happy and safe. Strong relationships between staff and pupils support high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
At a Glance
12.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Delph Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Delph Primary School.
- LingoSportsAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Delph Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Delph Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
103
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,658
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,062
Per pupil
£1142k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Delph Primary School
Questions parents ask about Delph Primary School
What are SATs results like at Delph Primary School?
Of the pupils at Delph Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Delph Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delph Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Delph Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Delph Primary School is oversubscribed, Oldham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Delph Primary School?
Delph Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Delph Primary School?
Classes at Delph Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Delph Primary School?
Delph Primary School has around 205 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Delph Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Delph Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Delph Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Delph Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Delph Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: LingoSports (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Delph Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Delph Primary School?
Delph Primary School is at Denshaw Road, Delph, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)