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Diggle School

Oldham, OL3 5PUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2481 of 13,686 nationally

About Diggle School

Diggle School is a state primary in Oldham, sitting 7th out of 67 schools in the local authority on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of primaries in the North West. It ranks just behind three strong Church of England peers — Christ Church CofE Primary, St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery, and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary — which together form the top tier of Oldham primaries. Headteacher Sarah Newton leads a mixed, non-religious school of 179 pupils, well within its 210-capacity. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, 45 families applied for 23 places, with 22 first-preference offers made, giving a ratio of nearly two applicants per place. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, and the school's nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSam Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL3 5PU
HeadteacherSarah Newton
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils179
Free School Meals (FSM)8.9%
School Capacity179 / 210 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingTennisNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessChoirDramaFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: diggleschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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