The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mr Tony James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Willoughby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 6XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Special school · 837m away
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rudston Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Childwall Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Childwall Abbey School
Special school · 1.7km away
Ashfield School
Special school · 1.7km away
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Malvern Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malvern Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malvern Primary School?
Malvern Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malvern Primary School take?
Malvern Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malvern Primary School?
Malvern Primary School is in Liverpool, L14 6XA, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malvern Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Malvern Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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