Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School, Malpas
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Malpas. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 118th-highest of the 118 schools in Cheshire West and Chester with published results, and 14,450th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School in detail
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "There are no staff that earn over £100,000. There are no staff that are union officials and have time out of school to complete union duties."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School are Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy (1.8 miles); Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); St Pauls Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.4 miles); and Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 64% maths).
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary AcademyTilston Parochial CofE Primary SchoolSt Pauls Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolMalpas Alport Endowed Primary School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Suspensions and exclusions
Shocklach Oviatt CofE 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive in a calm and orderly environment. Pupils benefit from a creative curriculum enhanced by outdoor learning, music lessons, and regular visits to the local community. The school has high expectations for behaviour and attendance, and provides excellent tailored support for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading and mathematics with effective phonics and catch-up support
- Pupils have access to high-quality texts and enjoy regular outdoor learning experiences
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils understanding expectations and working hard in lessons
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Well-developed personal development programme covering faiths, cultures, safety and mental health
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in some subjects means variation in teaching has not been identified or resolved
- Teachers' checks on learning are not consistently effective across all subjects, so gaps in knowledge go unnoticed
- Some pupils do not build knowledge securely over time in certain subjects, hindering their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with proper procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, range of clubs, visits including local farm experiences
Shocklach Oviatt is a nurturing Church of England primary school where pupils are friendly, work hard, and enjoy a broad curriculum with outdoor learning opportunities. However, the school's achievement varies across subjects, with some areas showing weaker curriculum delivery and assessment practices than at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
3.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 58% to 29% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 0% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 14% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled 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
Check free transport to Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shocklach Oviatt CofE 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
76 pupils
83 places
7 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
48
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,927
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,008
Per pupil
£620k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 29% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Shocklach Oviatt CofE 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 Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 83 places.
How big are the classes at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Classes at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School has around 83 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Shocklach Oviatt CofE 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.
What are Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School's term dates?
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled 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 Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is at Shocklach, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 7BN.
Sources: Cheshire West and Chester term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)