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Diggle School
Sam Road, Diggle, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5PU, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 80% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the Oldham area. Although it excels in meeting expected levels, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached that benchmark. Overall, satisfaction among parents appears positive, making it a solid choice for families.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.56888, -1.99466 · OL3 5PU
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105665
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.diggleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Diggle School rated by Ofsted?
Diggle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2018.
Is Diggle School a good school?
Diggle School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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