Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 9th of 20 primary schools in Ellesmere Port. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 26 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
This is a friendly, welcoming school. Staff and pupils establish strong relationships built on mutual respect. Pupils, and children in the early years, trust adults to deal with their concerns quickly and effectively. This includes incidents of bullying, which are rare. Pupils said that they feel happy and safe in school. Many parents and carers share this positive view. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievement, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). When designing their curriculum, they have carefully considered the needs of the school community and what pupils should learn to be successful. Pupils achieve well. Leaders expect pupils to behave well. Most pupils listen attentively during lessons. This begins in the early years when children learn to follow routines. Older pupils understand that they are role models to younger pupils. For example, they help younger pupils and children to make sensible choices. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. They relish the many leadership opportunities that they take on, such as 'max agents' and librarians. Pupils appreciate the wide range of activities available to them, including sports clubs and musical theatre. They access trips and visits that bring the curriculum to life.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they miss out on some important learning and opportunities to be involved in wider school life. Leaders should ensure that these pupils are supported to improve their rates of attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Heath Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Brookside Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Finlay
- Phone
- 01513290814
- Address
- Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 135246
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.