Ellesmere Port Church of England College
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 15th of 20 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils told inspectors that this school is a happy and safe place to learn. Pupils are proud of their achievements. The celebratory 'Fantastic Fridays' are popular with most pupils. New pupils are well supported when they join the school. This helps them to settle in well. Pupils rise to leaders' high expectations for their learning and behaviour. Pupils get on well together. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Most lessons are calm and purposeful. Leaders deal with incidents of bullying effectively. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. This contributes to their good achievement over time. Sixth-form students are excellent role models for younger pupils in the school. They take on positions of responsibility, including running the student leadership team. Pupils across Years 7 to 11 are motivated to take full advantage of the wider experiences that are offered through the trust award scheme. For example, pupils enjoy the murder mystery and rock climbing clubs. Pupils learn about local and national issues through the curriculum. They value and respect the different groups in their community. They support the local food bank and raise awareness of problems such as human trafficking through school events.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should happen. This means that pupils do not build their subject knowledge as well as they should in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they are clear about what they want pupils to learn and by when to allow pupils to learn more successfully.
- In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that teachers effectively identify and address gaps in pupils' prior knowledge. This means that some pupils in key stages 4 and 5 are not prepared well for new learning. Leaders should ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and addressed to enable pupils to learn and remember more of the curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. These pupils miss out on learning. Leaders should ensure that these pupils attend school more regularly.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
82 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
12 students
Average A level grade D, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
777 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Ellesmere Port Church of England College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 36.9 |
| The Whitby High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| South Wirral High School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Upton-by-Chester High School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| The Hammond | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 32.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Anglican/Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Phillips
- Phone
- 01513506000
- Address
- 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 146742
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.