Alvanley and Manley Village School
Frodsham, WA6 9DD · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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66th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alvanley and Manley Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access rugby, tennis, cricket, multi-skills, yoga, netball, and cross country, alongside a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Alvanley and Manley Village School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “warm-hearted” community where they feel cared for and enjoy mixing with different age groups. The report highlights that pupils are “eager to learn” and typically achieve well, supported by an “ambitious curriculum” designed following the school’s recent amalgamation. Overall, the inspection found the school to be effective in providing a nurturing environment with high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to explain concepts clearly and successfully embed learning in pupils’ long-term memory.
- The school identifies additional needs quickly, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “progress well” through the same curriculum as their peers.
- Most pupils develop into “fluent, confident readers” by the end of Year 2, supported by targeted phonics instruction.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, embodying the school’s motto of being “ready, respectful and safe,” and engage in a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Governors provide “effective support and challenge,” helping to drive positive developments in the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers are equipped to address “gaps in pupils’ knowledge” in some subjects, caused by previous curriculum weaknesses, so older pupils can build new learning successfully.
- Some teachers do not use assessment strategies to address knowledge gaps “swiftly enough,” requiring more consistent and timely intervention.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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