Malvern Primary School Catchment Area
Malvern Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 464 pupils, and a capacity of 505 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
464
Pupils
505
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Malvern Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Malvern Primary School?
The catchment area for Malvern Primary School is the geographic zone Knowsley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Malvern Primary School is set by Knowsley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Knowsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Knowsley catchment area documents →Malvern Primary School: 505 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Malvern Primary School has a published admission number of 505 places. 464 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 505, Knowsley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.1% of pupils at Malvern Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Knowsley.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Knowsley publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Knowsley school admissions →
Malvern Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Willoughby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L14 6XA
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104427
Other Primary Schools in Liverpool
If Malvern Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Park Brow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 6QH
Westvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0RQ
Millbrook Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0TG
Ravenscroft Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1XT
Eastcroft Park School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1EB
Kirkby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L32 1TZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Malvern Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 0.4 miles away
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 0.4 miles away
Roby Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Knowsley · 0.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Malvern Primary School
What is the catchment area for Malvern Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Malvern Primary School is the geographic zone Knowsley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Malvern Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Malvern Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 505 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Malvern Primary School? ▾
Admission to Malvern Primary School is managed by Knowsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Malvern Primary School cover? ▾
Malvern Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Malvern Primary School? ▾
Malvern Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.