SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2021

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

Academic picture

36.9school · 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

36.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.0%

Basics 9-5

20.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

36.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	Not available	46.4
2023/24	40.5	46.4
2024/25	36.9	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	Not available	0.00
2023/24	-0.47	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

35.9%

EBacc APS

3.16

EBacc 9-5

10.0%

EBacc 9-4

15.3%

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

28.23

A*-A Grades

7.5%

A*-B Grades

32.1%

AAB+ %

7.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 42 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Bridge Short Stay School

0.23 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Ellesmere Port Church of England College

0.82 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

The Whitby High School

0.87 km away · Foundation school

Good

Archers Brook SEMH Residential School

1.24 km away · Community special school

Good

South Wirral High School

6.2 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. The school has around 969 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2021 — Requires improvement
Feb 2020 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School)
Mar 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

What is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (CH65 7AQ).

How many pupils attend Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has around 969 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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