Delph Primary School
Denshaw Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Delph Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 11th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2013, report published 3 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils are well looked after and cared for at Delph Primary School. They told the inspector that they are happy and safe. Strong respectful relationships are evident between staff and pupils. They leave well prepared for secondary school. Staff expect everyone, including themselves, to follow the 'Delph ways'. Pupils rise to these high expectations and behave well. Pupils listen attentively in lessons and engage in the tasks that they are asked to do. They enjoy playing together and helping out around the school. Pupils report issues, such as bullying, to staff who deal with any incidents effectively. Pupils are expected to do their best academically. They achieve well. They are also expected to contribute to helping each other learn across the whole of their school. Older pupils listen to emerging readers and talk to them about their books. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously and choose good causes to support. They raise money for local and international charities. Adults in school are focused on helping pupils to 'be the best that they can be' as learners and as active citizens of their world.
What the school should improve
- The changes to some of the subject curriculums are very new and leaders have not checked to make sure that they are having the desired effect. This means that leaders are not aware how well teachers are faring in teaching new content or if the new ways of working are helping to secure pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that they review the impact of the recent curriculum change. This is so leaders can support staff to deliver the new content as intended in order to improve pupils' achievement further.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. This means that they miss too much important learning across the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that these pupils attend school regularly so that they benefit from all that is on offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Delph Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Diggle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Dovestone Learning Partnership
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Rachael Swaby
- Phone
- 01617707600
- Address
- Denshaw Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HN
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 105669
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.