Malvern Primary School
Liverpool, L14 6XA · Knowsley · primary school
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2nd of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 3,909 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malvern Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Library club or take instrument lessons. Sports activities include karate, climbing, abseiling, orienteering, and raft building.
Getting in
The published school roll is 486 pupils against a stated capacity of 505. 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
With 19 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? How do the instrument lessons fit into the weekly timetable for interested pupils? What does a typical day look like for a child participating in both library and sports clubs?
What Ofsted said about Malvern Primary School
Overview
This is a school where pupils flourish, characterised by a culture where the value of ‘kindness’ is lived out in every aspect of school life. Pupils achieve remarkably well against ‘exceptionally high standards’ and feel safe, happy, and eager for learning. The inspection highlights an ‘exceptionally well-thought-out’ curriculum and ‘impeccable’ behaviour, resulting in a positive environment where staff and families hold the school in the highest regard.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘exceptionally well-thought-out and carefully constructed’, precisely identifying key knowledge and sequencing it effectively.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘exceptional’, with precise adaptations helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Reading is prioritised with an expertly delivered phonics programme, ensuring pupils become ‘fluent readers by the time they leave Year 2’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘vast array of opportunities’ for wider development, including sports and leadership roles, which build confidence and independence.
- Staff receive ‘high-quality training’ informed by educational research, enabling them to deliver the curriculum with expertise.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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