Ellesmere Port Church of England College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Anglican/Church of England |
| Address | 164 Whitby Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 6EA |
| Phone | 01513506000 |
| Reference Number | 146742 |
Ellesmere Port Church of England College has been assessed as performing well overall, achieving a grade of good in all areas evaluated including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that is well-structured to support learning for all students, including those with special educational needs. Students express pride in their achievements and enjoy a supportive school environment, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 694 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.3%
Girls: 48.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 82 | 169 |
| 8 | 68 | 76 | 144 |
| 9 | 66 | 64 | 130 |
| 10 | 76 | 53 | 129 |
| 11 | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| 12 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 13 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.4% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers enhances student understanding.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Successful leadership encourages a broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Sixth-form students serve as excellent role models and leaders within the school.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, essential knowledge to be learned is not clearly identified.
- Gaps in pupils' prior knowledge are not effectively addressed in certain subjects.
- Some pupils have low attendance, leading to missed learning opportunities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 42.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 20 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 77 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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William Stockton Community Primary School
Heathfield Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8DH |
0.24 miles |
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Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Cambridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AQ |
0.46 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.49 miles |
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Whitby Heath Primary School
Wyedale, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RJ |
0.52 miles |
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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED |
0.55 miles |
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Westminster Community Primary School
John Street, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2ED |
0.58 miles |
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Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.67 miles |
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Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
Milton Road, Wolverham, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 5AT |
0.68 miles |
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Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Deeside, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6TQ |
0.75 miles |
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Brookside Primary School
Rostherne Avenue, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2EE |
0.77 miles |
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St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Sherbourne Road, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH65 5EW |
0.81 miles |
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2BD |
0.95 miles |
|
The Oaks Community Primary School
Rochester Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9EX |
0.97 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School
Eddisbury Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2JT |
1.05 miles |
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Meadow Primary School
Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4SZ |
1.11 miles |
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Rivacre Valley Primary School
Rivacre Brow, Overpool, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1LE |
1.21 miles |
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Rossall Grove, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1NN |
1.3 miles |
|
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Parklands, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 3RL |
1.38 miles |
|
Sutton Green Primary School
Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4NW |
1.53 miles |
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Rossmore School
Red Lion Lane, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1HF |
1.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.51 miles |
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The Whitby High School
Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NU |
0.98 miles |
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Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NA |
1.24 miles |
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South Wirral High School
Plymyard Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH |
3.78 miles |
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD |
4.48 miles |
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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN |
4.61 miles |
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The Hammond
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
4.78 miles |