What did Ofsted judge Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Delph Primary School?

Delph Primary School has 205 pupils on roll.

What ages does Delph Primary School take?

Delph Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Delph Primary School located?

Delph Primary School is located in Oldham, OL3 5HN, Oldham.

How do I apply to Delph Primary School?

Delph Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Delph Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Delph Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.994 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Delph Primary School?

When Delph Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after will be given the highest priority for admission; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Exceptional medical or social reasons (Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this Criterion). If parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker or other professional in the area of children's welfare. The evidence must demonstrate the reasons why the school in question is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child attended another school. You should note that providing evidence does not automatically mean that a place will be allocated under this criterion. The Headteacher and Governing Board considers each request to determine if there is justification for prioritising the application over other pupils requesting a place at the same school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school when the younger sibling is admitted. (A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister and half-brother or half-sister. A sibling must be living at the same address and not be a cousin or other relative.), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.

What is the largest ethnic background at Delph Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.1% of pupils at Delph Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Delph Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

1.994miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Delph Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Delph Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after will be given the highest priority for admission.
2Exceptional medical or social reasons — Exceptional medical or social reasons (Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this Criterion). If parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker or other professional in the area of children's welfare. The evidence must demonstrate the reasons why the school in question is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child attended another school. You should note that providing evidence does not automatically mean that a place will be allocated under this criterion. The Headteacher and Governing Board considers each request to determine if there is justification for prioritising the application over other pupils requesting a place at the same school.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school when the younger sibling is admitted. (A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister and half-brother or half-sister. A sibling must be living at the same address and not be a cousin or other relative.)
4Delph Pre-School attendees — Children who attend Delph Pre-School. If numbers exceed capacity, those families living next nearest to the school have higher priority.
5Geographical proximity — Geographical proximity to school, with those families living next nearest to the school having higher priority. (Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.)

If two applications tie: Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.

The policy does not explicitly mention EHCPs/statements being admitted first, though this is a statutory requirement. The waiting list is maintained by the Local Authority only until 31 December 2027 (end of Autumn Term). Late applications are not considered until all on-time applicants have been allocated places.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Delph Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Delph Primary School?: Delph Primary School has 205 pupils on roll.
What ages does Delph Primary School take?: Delph Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Delph Primary School located?: Delph Primary School is located in Oldham, OL3 5HN, Oldham.
How do I apply to Delph Primary School?: Delph Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Delph Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Delph Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.994 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Delph Primary School?: When Delph Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after will be given the highest priority for admission; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Exceptional medical or social reasons (Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this Criterion). If parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker or other professional in the area of children's welfare. The evidence must demonstrate the reasons why the school in question is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child attended another school. You should note that providing evidence does not automatically mean that a place will be allocated under this criterion. The Headteacher and Governing Board considers each request to determine if there is justification for prioritising the application over other pupils requesting a place at the same school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school when the younger sibling is admitted. (A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister and half-brother or half-sister. A sibling must be living at the same address and not be a cousin or other relative.), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.
What is the largest ethnic background at Delph Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.1% of pupils at Delph Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.994miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Delph Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Delph Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after will be given the highest priority for admission.
2Exceptional medical or social reasons — Exceptional medical or social reasons (Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this Criterion). If parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker or other professional in the area of children's welfare. The evidence must demonstrate the reasons why the school in question is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child attended another school. You should note that providing evidence does not automatically mean that a place will be allocated under this criterion. The Headteacher and Governing Board considers each request to determine if there is justification for prioritising the application over other pupils requesting a place at the same school.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school when the younger sibling is admitted. (A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister and half-brother or half-sister. A sibling must be living at the same address and not be a cousin or other relative.)
4Delph Pre-School attendees — Children who attend Delph Pre-School. If numbers exceed capacity, those families living next nearest to the school have higher priority.
5Geographical proximity — Geographical proximity to school, with those families living next nearest to the school having higher priority. (Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.)

Delph Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Delph Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Delph Primary School?: Delph Primary School has 205 pupils on roll.
What ages does Delph Primary School take?: Delph Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Delph Primary School located?: Delph Primary School is located in Oldham, OL3 5HN, Oldham.
How do I apply to Delph Primary School?: Delph Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Delph Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Delph Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.994 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Delph Primary School?: When Delph Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who have previously been looked after will be given the highest priority for admission; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Exceptional medical or social reasons (Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this Criterion). If parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker or other professional in the area of children's welfare. The evidence must demonstrate the reasons why the school in question is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child attended another school. You should note that providing evidence does not automatically mean that a place will be allocated under this criterion. The Headteacher and Governing Board considers each request to determine if there is justification for prioritising the application over other pupils requesting a place at the same school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school when the younger sibling is admitted. (A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, stepbrother or stepsister and half-brother or half-sister. A sibling must be living at the same address and not be a cousin or other relative.), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: Distance is measured in a straight line between the home postcode and the school's postcode, measured electronically by GIS software within the admission database using Post Office data and Ordnance Survey data.
What is the largest ethnic background at Delph Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.1% of pupils at Delph Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Oldham Compare Oldham schools Best primary schools in Oldham Oldham hub All Oldham schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

LingoSports

Wraparound club

Delph Out Of School Care

Wraparound club

Good

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How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Delph Primary School

Delph Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Nearby schools within 5 km