Diggle School

URN: 105665 • Oldham OL3 5PU

Overview

Name
Diggle School
URN
105665
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Dovestone Learning Partnership
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Newton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01457601970
Website
Visit
Address
Sam Road, Oldham OL3 5PU

Summary

Diggle School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Oldham, catering to 179 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering the development of the whole child, focusing on both academic and life skills. With a strong emphasis on community partnerships among governors, staff, parents, and pupils, Diggle School aims to create a supportive and vibrant learning environment.

The curriculum at Diggle School is designed to engage students through a variety of activities, including music, sport, drama, and art, both during and outside school hours. The school operates an Active Classroom initiative, promoting physical education through programs like GoNoodle and the Daily Mile. Additionally, a dedicated Forest School provides children with hands-on learning experiences in nature.

Diggle School values the importance of outdoor exploration, encouraging children to engage with their surroundings during playtimes. The school also offers a nursery program, focusing on enriching early years education through purposeful play and structured learning across seven key areas of development. Parents are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and community involvement.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Dovestone Learning Partnership
Capacity
210
Pupils
179
Boys
93
Girls
86
FSM %
8.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 179 93 86 210 8.90
2024-09-11 165 82 83 210 10.90
2023-09-11 193 97 96 210 7.30
2022-09-11 193 97 96 210 7.30
2021-09-11 174 83 91 210 8.00
2020-09-11 178 85 93 210 7.30

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