- What did Ofsted judge Ellesmere Port Church of England College's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged Ellesmere Port Church of England College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
- Ellesmere Port Church of England College has 777 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Ellesmere Port Church of England College take?
- Ellesmere Port Church of England College admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
- Where is Ellesmere Port Church of England College located?
- Ellesmere Port Church of England College is located in Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA, Cheshire West and Chester.
- How do I apply to Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
- Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
- Does Ellesmere Port Church of England College have a religious character?
- Yes — Ellesmere Port Church of England College has a religious character of Anglican/Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How far from Ellesmere Port Church of England College were places offered?
- The furthest place offered at Ellesmere Port Church of England College for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 8.709 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
- How are Year 7 places decided at Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
- When Ellesmere Port Church of England College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted — Looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order) [see note (ii)]. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local 5 authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole main purpose is to benefit society; 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child where these needs can only be met at this schoo — Children with special medical or social circumstances aUecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from eg a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is required that sets out the particular reasons why the school is question is the most suitable school and the diUiculties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of application — Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of application. Sibling is defined in these arrangements as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters, and 3 further criteria.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.6% of pupils at Ellesmere Port Church of England College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.