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Ellesmere Port Church of England College
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6EA, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.8 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
694
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Faith
Anglican/Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this college provides a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, particularly in achieving higher grades in English and Maths, it boasts a commendable 57% of students progressing to university. However, only 4% move on to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
White Other6.1%
Other3.9%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.27726, -2.90689 · CH65 6EA
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN146742
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteepcollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ellesmere Port Church of England College rated by Ofsted?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Ellesmere Port Church of England College a good school?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College scores 20.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ellesmere Port Church of England College in GCSEs?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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