Ellesmere Port Church of England College
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Attainment 8 of 39.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 43%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.51
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.82, -0.19]
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This school has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 82 | 39.0 | — | 42.7% | 28.0% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 91 | 38.4 | -0.51 | 50.5% | 46.2% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 87 | 34.4 | -0.68 | 32.0% | 64.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 109 | 37.3 | -0.99 | 35.0% | 28.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 146742 |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Paula Phillips |
| Trust | FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Anglican/Church of England |
| Postcode | CH65 6EA |
| Latest pupils | 82 |
| FSM eligible | 45.9% |
Contact and identifiers
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6EA
https://epcollege.org/View local authority page1513506000| DfE number | 4009 |
| UKPRN | 10082090 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |