Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is a secondary school in Ellesmere Port, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School currently has around 936 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 31.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (74%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ |
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| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Vile |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 111451 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 988 |
| Number of Pupils: | 936 |
| Number of Boys: | 477 |
| Number of Girls: | 459 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Junior School Capenhurst Lane , CH65 7AQ | - not rated | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Capenhurst Lane , CH65 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Infant School Windsor Drive , Whitby CH65 6SH | - not rated | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Primary School Appleton Drive , CH65 7AR | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield County Junior School Appleton Drive , CH65 7AR | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 44 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester CE Academy 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | - not rated | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.