SchoolScoresMalvern Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Willoughby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L14 6XA
0151 477 8230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 40th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 23rd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
80% — 19 points above the Knowsley average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Knowsley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (53%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 222 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 135th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 141st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 128th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 173rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 49th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 47th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 114th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecot Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roby Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knotty Ash Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rudston Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blueberry Park 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Childwall Valley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Malvern Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Malvern Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Malvern Primary School?
95% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Malvern Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Malvern Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Malvern Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104427.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.