Delph Primary School

About Delph Primary School

Delph Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Delph Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Swaby, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2575th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 67 in Oldham.

Delph Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Delph Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Coding, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Delph Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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