Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School, Malpas
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Malpas. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 95th-highest of the 118 schools in Cheshire West and Chester with published results, and 11,772nd of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire West and Chester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School in detail
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Malpas Alport Endowed Primary school- a family centred school in the heart of the beautiful village of Malpas. Malpas sits within the county of Cheshire West and Chester and is close neighbours to Shropshire and Wales. We are fortunate to build links with many local communities and welcome children to our school from a wide area."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket and tennis.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 62% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School are Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 80% maths); Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy (3 miles); Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School (3.2 miles, Good).
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary SchoolTilston Parochial CofE Primary AcademyTilston Parochial CofE Primary SchoolShocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (89%).
Who goes there
3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Suspensions and exclusions
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, calm school where children are genuinely happy and feel safe. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and provide excellent pastoral support including mental health awareness. The school creates wonderful community connections and enrichment opportunities, ensuring all children - including disadvantaged pupils - can access activities that build confidence and develop talents.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum in early years with high-quality activities and strong speech and language support
- Excellent safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
- Strong pastoral support and personal development programme including mental health awareness and community engagement
- High attendance rates supported by tenacious leaders who understand and address barriers
- Clear behaviour expectations with kind, caring staff who support pupils effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities are not well adapted to individual pupil needs, affecting progress
- Teaching does not always ensure accurate letter formation and correct punctuation in writing
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs need strengthening
- Teaching delivery could be more consistent across all teachers
- Some pupils not progressing as well as they could in certain areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, chess club, sports clubs, bands, plays, eco council, school council, caring club, intergenerational activities at local care home, Remembrance Day activities
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is a caring school where pupils are safe, happy and well-supported. The school has strong early years provision and positive relationships between staff and pupils, though some teaching consistency and curriculum adaptation could be improved.
At a Glance
19.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
17.8
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
10
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School.
- KidSpace @ the AlportAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cheshire West and Chester. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
235 pupils
315 places
80 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Malpas
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Malpas
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,260
Applications
3,274
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
25.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
261
Total Pupils
133
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,430
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,379
Per pupil
£1433k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
220
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Questions parents ask about Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
What are SATs results like at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Of the pupils at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Classes at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School has around 261 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: KidSpace @ the Alport (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School's term dates?
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cheshire West and Chester. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School?
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School is at Chester Road, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8PY.
Sources: Cheshire West and Chester term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)