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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.2 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
969
Capacity
988
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 90% of schools nationally, this secondary institution demonstrates potential in academic performance, particularly in comparison to its local peers. However, the school's Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing development, and only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when evaluating options for their child’s education.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other5.0%
Black African2.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.27112, -2.91385 · CH65 7AQ
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN149631
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2021.
Is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores 12.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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