Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Shocklach
Malpas
Cheshire
SY14 7BN
Phone 01829250285
Reference Number 111283

Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel welcomed and supported. Although the school was previously rated as good, current evidence suggests some aspects of its performance may not be as robust. The curriculum aims to be broad and engaging, yet variations in achievement across subjects have been noted, indicating that some pupils aren't building essential knowledge as effectively as they could. Overall, the school has a strong commitment to pupil development, including those with special educational needs, but there are areas requiring improvement, particularly related to curriculum delivery and assessment practices.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 89
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55.06%
Girls: 44.94%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 4 10
2 7 5 12
3 1 8 9
4 6 6 12
5 12 8 20
6 5 2 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 98.9%
Irish 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Feb 2025
Date Report
11 Feb 2025 School inspection
12 Nov 2019 School inspection
04 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
02 Oct 2013 Monitoring visit
20 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
29 Apr 2009 Full inspection:
08 Mar 2006 Full inspection:
26 Jun 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy learning in a calm and orderly environment.
  • There is a strong emphasis on teaching fundamental skills in English and mathematics.
  • Staff are well-supported in their professional development.
  • Pupils actively participate in school life and contribute to charitable activities.
  • High expectations for pupil behaviour are maintained.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum across some subjects.
  • Ineffective checks on pupils' learning in certain subjects, leading to gaps in knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 97
Maths 96

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Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 0
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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