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Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, SY14 7BNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#12,207
of 13,686 nationally

About Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Cheshire West and Chester that is currently oversubscribed, with 22 applications for just 4 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school has 89 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 84, which suggests it is operating at full stretch. Just 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average and indicative of a relatively affluent intake. The school offers nursery provision for children aged 3 and up, and the gender mix is mixed across the 3-11 age range. The headteacher is Catherine Davies. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 graded it Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2015 when it was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management were judged Outstanding, while early years provision was rated Good. The ungraded inspection noted some aspects were not as strong, but the overall effectiveness remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressShocklach, Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, SY14 7BN
HeadteacherCatherine Davies
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils89
Free School Meals (FSM)6.0%
School Capacity89 / 84 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Feb 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: shocklachoviatt.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.