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Ellesmere Port Church of England College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Cath Green

corporate_fareFRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST

location_onEllesmere Port, CH65 6EA

language Visit Website phone 1513506000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

608

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Cheshire West and Chester

#2,669 of 3,216 nationally

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Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ellesmere Port, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ellesmere Port Church of England College is an academy sponsor led in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 694 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39, placing the school #14 in Cheshire West and Chester and #2,669 of 3,216 nationally. 25.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 11.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: -0.38 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 33.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

25.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.2%

Entering EBacc28.00%

EBacc APS3.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.20%

EBacc APS3.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS2.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS2.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B11.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate83.3%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.66

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate66.70%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-28

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-04-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-03-31

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

29.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.1%(70 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 694 pupils. During this period, there were 205 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 29.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	694	205	29.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	695	260	37.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	637	227	35.6%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	633	204	32.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	627	228	36.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	599	171	28.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	608	149	24.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	616	140	22.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	588	103	17.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	592	100	16.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	601	109	18.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	546	96	17.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	549	33	6.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	557	133	23.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	582	1	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	582	148	25.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	585	199	34.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	639	49	7.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	643	69	10.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	14	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 65 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree11%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree30%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree23%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Anglican/Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Christleton High School

Bishop Heber High School

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The County High School, Leftwich

St Nicholas Catholic High School