Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Malpas, SY14 8PY · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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103rd 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 3,348 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in girl's football, tennis, and cricket, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 261 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for development? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "caring school" where pupils are "safe and happy" and enjoy learning. Leaders provide strong support for personal development and early years, with safeguarding standards fully met. While most pupils achieve as expected, the report identifies inconsistencies in how the curriculum is adapted for individual needs and in the accuracy of writing skills.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with a "well-designed curriculum" and high-quality interactions supporting speech and language development.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils learning to stay safe, respecting diversity, and accessing opportunities like intergenerational projects.
- Attendance is high, with leaders being "tenacious" in removing barriers and providing "highly effective support" to families.
- Behaviour is positive, with clear routines and a culture where pupils are "ready, respectful and safe."
- Governors "support and challenge school leaders well," and staff feel proud and supported regarding workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "consistently adapt the delivery of the curriculum" to help pupils overcome learning barriers, as some activities are not well adapted.
- Staff need to consistently support pupils to write with "accuracy and fluency," including correct spelling, punctuation, and handwriting, as some writing is currently not as accurate as it could be.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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