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Delph Primary School

Oldham, OL3 5HNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2575 of 13,686 nationally

About Delph Primary School

Delph Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 68 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. Of those, 35 families put it down as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school doesn't publish a parent-view survey score to back that up directly. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Rachael Swaby. Its most recent graded inspection was in 2013, when it was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, meaning the quality hasn't slipped since that last full look.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDenshaw Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL3 5HN
HeadteacherRachael Swaby
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity204 / 210 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsDanceFootballNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delph Primary School

Delph Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.