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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 7AQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2021
Progress 8
-0.47
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
130 1st-choice / 139 places
Ranking
#2,563
of 3,141 nationally

About Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School's headline Progress 8 score of -0.47 sits well below the Cheshire West and Chester local authority average of -0.06, placing it 15th out of 19 secondary schools in the area. That's a significant gap — roughly two-thirds of a grade per subject less than the typical LA school. The school's attainment 8 score of 40.5 and EBacc average point score of 3.57 reinforce this picture of a school where overall academic outcomes are below the local norm. Only 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths, compared with 54.7% at grade 4 or above. The school's ranking in the bottom 50 nationally by Progress 8, and in the 82nd percentile nationally (meaning 82% of schools perform better), gives parents a clear sense of where it stands relative to peers.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCapenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 7AQ
HeadteacherLorraine Henderson
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils969
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity969 / 988 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jun 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Dining HallArt StudiosTheatreGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteAstro TurfSwimming PoolTennis CourtsScience LabsPlaying FieldsLibraryChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

GymnasticsRowingBadmintonNetballCross CountryFootballRugbyTennisRoundersHockey

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChessArt ClubOrchestraChoirYoung EnterpriseDebateEco ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.