Delph Side Community Primary School

About Delph Side Community Primary School

Parents at Delph Side Community Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 96% of the 45 respondents said they would recommend the school. That is a very strong signal. The detail backs it up: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 96% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 70 applications for just 24 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.92, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so getting it as your top choice is key. The school also has a nursery provision, which may be a factor for families with younger children.

Academically, Delph Side performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Lancashire local authority average of 60%. That puts the school in the top 25% nationally on this measure, ranking 10th out of 48 primary schools in West Lancashire. Scores in individual subjects were strong: 84% reached the expected standard in both reading and writing, and 77% in maths. At the higher standard, 13% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 judged it Good overall, with an Outstanding rating for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education were all rated Good, as was the early years provision.

The school is well equipped for a primary of its size, with 227 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. Facilities include a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, an ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports offered include athletics, swimming, cricket, dance and rounders, and there are clubs for drama, choir, chess and book club. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, visual and multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 50.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet its outcomes are strong. This is a school that suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with proven academic results, a strong parent community, and a clear focus on personal development.

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