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Ellesmere Port Church of England College

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Ellesmere Port Church of England College

164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.2%
Basics 9-5
24.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.446.4
2023/2438.446.4
2024/2538.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.680.00
2023/24-0.510.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.0%
EBacc APS
3.18
EBacc 9-5
1.2%
EBacc 9-4
9.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
20.00
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
11.5%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 21 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
0.82 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
The Bridge Short Stay School
0.93 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
The Whitby High School
1.57 km away · Foundation school
Good
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
1.99 km away · Community special school
Good
South Wirral High School
6.09 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Ellesmere Port Church of England College

Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 694 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ellesmere Port Church of England College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: University of Chester CE Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ellesmere Port Church of England College

What is Ellesmere Port Church of England College's Ofsted rating?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Ellesmere Port Church of England College's latest exam results?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ellesmere Port Church of England College located?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (CH65 6EA).
How many pupils attend Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College has around 694 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ellesmere Port Church of England College with other schools?
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