Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
URN: 111283 • Malpas SY14 7BN
Overview
- Name
- Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
- URN
- 111283
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Davies (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01829250285
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shocklach, Malpas SY14 7BN
Summary
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Malpas, Cheshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 89 pupils, with a capacity of 84. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and personally, guided by their ethos of aiming high in their hearts and minds as they "blossom in God's garden."
The school offers a unique Early Years setting known as the Woodland Classroom, which allows children to engage with nature while following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This approach promotes physical development, creativity, and problem-solving skills through outdoor learning experiences. The curriculum also includes a strong emphasis on history and geography, incorporating trips to significant locations and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its community spirit and educational approach firsthand. For inquiries or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school administration.
The school offers a unique Early Years setting known as the Woodland Classroom, which allows children to engage with nature while following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This approach promotes physical development, creativity, and problem-solving skills through outdoor learning experiences. The curriculum also includes a strong emphasis on history and geography, incorporating trips to significant locations and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its community spirit and educational approach firsthand. For inquiries or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school administration.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SCHOOL EVENTS (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Hedgehogs (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Our Classes (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 49 | 40 | 84 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 46 | 46 | 84 | 2.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 84 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 84 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 84 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 64 | 29 | 35 | 84 | 9.40 |
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