The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Kelsey Mort (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Tilston, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 7HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School?
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School take?
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School?
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School is in Malpas, SY14 7HB, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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